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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
18DOffences against section 18, 18A or 18B—IGIS officials
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#### 18D Offences against section 18, 18A or 18B—IGIS officials
(1) A person does not commit an offence against subsection 18(2), 18A(1) or 18B(1) if:
(a) the person is an IGIS official; and
(b) the relevant conduct is engaged in by the person for the purposes of exercising powers, or performing functions or duties, as an IGIS official.
(2) In a prosecution for an offence against subsection 18(2), 18A(1) or 18B(1), the defendant does not bear an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (1) of this section, despite subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.