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116 Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 No. , 2026 (a) for a direction that applies to compelled material covered by1 one or more of paragraphs 108(1)(b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) in2 relation to an examination—the examination has concluded;3 or4 (b) for a direction that applies to compelled material covered by5 one or more of paragraphs 108(1)(a), (f) and (h) in relation to6 a notice to produce—the notice to produce has been7 complied with.8 (2) However, the Director-General must not vary or revoke the9 direction if the variation or revocation:10 (a) might prejudice a person’s safety; or11 (b) would reasonably be expected to prejudice the witness’ fair12 trial, if the witness has been charged with a relevant offence13 or such a charge is imminent.14 Requirements to consider variation or revocation15 (3) If the condition in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) is satisfied in relation to a16 direction and a request is made by the witness for the compelled17 material to be disclosed, the Director-General must consider18 varying or revoking the direction in accordance with the request.19 Form of variation or revocation20 (4) A variation or revocation under this section must be made in21 writing.22 (5) A variation or revocation under this section is not a legislative23 instrument.24 Limitation25 (6) To avoid doubt, section 113 applies to the direction as varied in the26 same way as it applies to the direction as made.27 Note: Compelled material can be disclosed to a court in certain28 circumstances: see section 113.29 No. , 2026 Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 117