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244 Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 No. , 2026 Use etc. by examiners1 (3) An examiner may use, or make available to another examiner for2 use, a returnable item for the purpose of the performance or3 exercise of any of the functions or powers of an examiner.4 Use etc. by Director-General5 (4) The Director-General may do any of the following:6 (a) use a returnable item for the purpose of the performance or7 exercise of any of the Director-General’s functions or powers8 under this Division;9 (b) make a returnable item available to an ACIC staff member10 for use for the purpose of the performance or exercise of any11 of the ACIC’s functions or powers;12 (c) make a returnable item available to an examiner for use for13 the purpose of the performance or exercise of any of the14 examiner’s functions or powers.15 Use by persons who are not ACIC staff members16 (5) The Director-General may make a returnable item available to a17 constable or Commonwealth officer (who is not an ACIC staff18 member) to use for any of the following purposes if it is necessary19 to do so for that purpose:20 (a) the performance or exercise of any of the ACIC’s functions21 or powers;22 (b) conducting an inquiry (including a preliminary inquiry) or23 inspection under the Inspector-General of Intelligence and24 Security Act 1986.25 (6) A constable or Commonwealth officer (who is not an ACIC staff26 member) may use a returnable item for any of the purposes27 referred to in subsection (5) if it is necessary to do so for that28 purpose.29

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