Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00089:clause:1_38b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00089
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 38B
Character Range: 13461–14233

38B  Arrangements for civil proceedings about disclosures relating to or affecting national security

 (1) At any time during a civil proceeding:
 (a) if the Attorney‑General is not a party to the proceeding—the Attorney‑General, on behalf of the Commonwealth, and the parties to the proceeding; or
 (b) if the Attorney‑General is a party to the proceeding—the Minister appointed by the Attorney‑General under section 6A and the parties to the proceeding;
may agree to an arrangement about any disclosure, in the proceeding, of information that relates to national security or any disclosure, of information in the proceeding, that may affect national security.

 (2) The court may make such order (if any) as it considers appropriate to give effect to the arrangement.