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219 Costs8 (1) The Tribunal may order that costs reasonably incurred by an9 applicant under section 217 in connection with the application, or10 any part of those costs that is determined by the Tribunal, be paid11 by the Commonwealth if:12 (a) the applicant was, in the opinion of the Tribunal, successful,13 or substantially successful, in the application for review; and14 (b) the Tribunal is satisfied that it is appropriate to make the15 order in all the circumstances of the case.16 Interaction with ART Act17 (2) For the purposes of section 115 of the ART Act (about taxing18 costs), the Commonwealth is taken to be a party to the proceeding19 referred to in subsection (1) of this section.20

226 Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 No. , 2026 Part 8—Communication of information etc.1 220 Simplified outline of this Part3 The Director-General, ACIC staff members and examiners are4 authorised to communicate or make a record of ACIC information,5 or deal with ACIC records, in certain circumstances.6 The Director-General may make directions relating to such7 communications, recordings and dealings by the ACIC.8 There are offences for the unauthorised communication or9 recording of ACIC information, or dealing with ACIC records, by10 entrusted persons.11 ACIC may use or make available returnable items, which are items12 obtained by the ACIC through the exercise of compulsory powers.13 Limits apply on the use of returnable items shared by the ACIC.14 Returnable items must generally be returned to the person who15 produced the item, or from whom the item was seized, when they16 are no longer required for a purpose authorised by this Part.17 This Part also deals with the non-compellability of the18 Director-General, ACIC staff members and examiners, and19 protection from civil liability for giving information to the ACIC in20 certain circumstances.21

Authorised communication of ACIC information etc. Division 2 No. , 2026 Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 227 Division 2—Authorised communication of ACIC1 information etc.2