Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026
113Limitation on directions about use or disclosure of compelled1
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113 Limitation on directions about use or disclosure of compelled1 material2 A direction made under subsection 110(1) does not prohibit the3 disclosure of compelled material to a court exercising federal4 jurisdiction in a proceeding in which a writ of mandamus or5 prohibition or an injunction is sought against an officer or officers6 of the Commonwealth.7 114 Offence—use of compelled material subject to a direction8 Offence—general9 (1) A person commits an offence if:10 (a) the person uses compelled material; and11 (b) a direction has been made under subsection 110(1) that12 covers the compelled material; and13 (c) the direction has not been revoked; and14 (d) the use contravenes the direction.15 Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years or 120 penalty units, or both.16 Offence—aggravated17 (2) A person commits an offence if:18 (a) the person uses compelled material; and19 (b) a direction has been made under subsection 110(1) that20 covers the compelled material; and21 (c) the direction has not been revoked; and22 (d) the use contravenes the direction; and23 (e) either or both of the following subparagraphs apply:24 (i) the person intends to endanger the health or safety of25 any person or prejudice the ACIC’s ability to obtain26 intelligence relevant to serious and organised crime;27 (ii) the person knows that the use will endanger the health28 or safety of any person or prejudice the ACIC’s ability29 to obtain intelligence relevant to serious and organised30 crime.31