Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00052:clause:1_133a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00052
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 133A
Character Range: 15875–16820

133A  When the Director‑General of ASIS may communicate AUSTRAC information to a foreign intelligence agency

 (1) The Director‑General of ASIS may communicate AUSTRAC information to a foreign intelligence agency if the Director‑General is satisfied that:
 (a) the foreign intelligence agency has given appropriate undertakings for:
 (i) protecting the confidentiality of the information; and
 (ii) controlling the use that will be made of it; and
 (iii) ensuring that the information will be used only for the purpose for which it is communicated to the foreign country; and
 (b) it is appropriate, in all the circumstances of the case, to do so.

 (2) The Director‑General of ASIS may, in writing, authorise an ASIS official to access the AUSTRAC information and communicate it to the foreign intelligence agency on the Director‑General's behalf.

Note: For variation and revocation, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.