Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

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Distinguished Terms in this instrument

Term(s)	Definition	Defined in Legislation	See Section(s)
serious crime	means conduct that, if engaged in within, or in connection with, Australia, would constitute an offence against the law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding 12 months.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
signals	includes electromagnetic emissions.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 22 Interpretation
special intelligence conduct	means conduct for or in relation to which a person would, but for section 35K, be subject to civil or criminal liability under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
special intelligence function	means a function of the Organisation under paragraph 17(1)(a), (b), (e) or (f).	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 17 Functions of Organisation
special intelligence operation	is an operation:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
special intelligence operation authority	means an authority to conduct a special intelligence operation granted under section 35C.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 35C Granting of special intelligence operation authorities
sponsoring agency	, in relation to a security clearance, means the Commonwealth agency, State or authority of a State that sponsors the security clearance or would sponsor the security clearance if it were granted.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
staff member	of the Organisation or an intelligence or security agency means:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 35 Interpretation Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
State	includes the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
strip search	means a search of a person or of articles on his or her person that may include:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
subject	:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 34A Definitions Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 34AB Meaning of questioning material and subject
superior court	means:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 34A Definitions
surveillance device	means:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 22 Interpretation
surveillance device warrant	means a warrant issued under section 26.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 22 Interpretation Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 26 Issue of surveillance device warrants
Territory	does not include the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 4 Definitions
track	a person or an object means determine or monitor:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 22 Interpretation
tracking device	means any device capable of being used (whether alone or in conjunction with any other device) to track a person or an object.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 22 Interpretation
Tribunal	means the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 35 Interpretation
undergo a screening procedure	: a person undergoes a screening procedure at a place if:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 34A Definitions
use	of a surveillance device includes use of the device:	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979	Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 34A Definitions Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 - 22 Interpretation