AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION ACT 1979 - SECT 34DH Other matters relating to the functions and powers of prescribed authorities

AUSTRALIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ORGANISATION ACT 1979 - SECT 34DH

  (1)   A direction given by a prescribed authority has effect, and may be implemented or enforced, according to its terms.

Note:   A prescribed authority must not give a direction that is inconsistent with a questioning warrant, except in limited circumstances: see subsection   34DE(2).

  (2)   A prescribed authority is not subject to direction by the Director - General or the Attorney - General in relation to the performance of the prescribed authority's functions or the exercise of the prescribed authority's powers (including the making of a direction), other than in relation to the approval of a direction by the Attorney - General under paragraph   34DE(2)(b).

Note:   A prescribed authority must not give a direction that is inconsistent with a questioning warrant, except in limited circumstances: see subsection   34DE(2).

  (3)   To avoid doubt, a direction given by a prescribed authority cannot be varied or revoked by the Director - General or the Attorney - General, other than in accordance with subsection   34BE(5) or 34DF(3).