22Interpretation

22 Interpretation

In this Division, unless the contrary intention appears:

authorising officer means:

(a) the Director‑General; or
(b) an ASIO employee, or an ASIO affiliate, who holds, or is acting in, a position in the Organisation that is equivalent to or higher than a position occupied by an SES employee.

carrier means:

(a) a carrier within the meaning of the Telecommunications Act 1997; or
(b) a carriage service provider within the meaning of that Act.

communicate includes cause to be communicated.

communication in transit means a communication (within the meaning of the Telecommunications Act 1997) passing over a telecommunications network (within the meaning of that Act).

data includes information, a computer program or part of a computer program.

device includes instrument, apparatus, equipment and any other thing (whether tangible or intangible).

enhancement equipment, in relation to a surveillance device, means equipment capable of enhancing a signal, image or other information obtained by the use of the surveillance device.

examination includes any act or process for the purpose of producing sounds, images or information from a record, and examine has a corresponding meaning.

identified person warrant means a warrant issued under section 27C.

install includes attach and apply.

internal authorisation means an authorisation given under section 26G.

listening device means any device capable of being used, whether alone or in conjunction with any other device, to overhear, record, monitor or listen to sounds, signals or a conversation, or words spoken to or by any person in conversation, but does not include a hearing aid or similar device used by a person with impaired hearing to overcome that impairment and permit that person to hear only sounds ordinarily audible to the human ear.

maintain, in relation to a surveillance device, includes adjust, improve, relocate, repair, service and replace the device.

object means:

(a) a vehicle, aircraft, vessel or other means of transportation; or
(b) clothing or any other thing worn; or
(c) any other thing.