- Date
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25 Jun 2008
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Attorney-General
- Summary
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Responds to the Full Federal Court decision in
Hong Kong Bank of Australia Ltd v Australian Securities Commission
(1992) by amending the Surveillance Devices Act 2004
and Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
to ensure officeholders can validly authorise others to act on their behalf in performing legislative functions. Also makes minor technical amendments to the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
.