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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
26DUse etc. of optical surveillance device without warrant
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#### 26D Use etc. of optical surveillance device without warrant
Either of the following:
(a) an ASIO employee acting in the course of the ASIO employee’s duties;
(b) an ASIO affiliate acting in accordance with the contract, agreement or other arrangement under which the ASIO affiliate is performing functions or services for the Organisation;
may install, use or maintain an optical surveillance device without warrant if the installation, use or maintenance of the device does not involve:
(c) entering premises without permission from the owner or occupier of the premises; or
(d) interference with any vehicle or thing without permission of the person having lawful possession or control of the vehicle or thing.
> Note: This section does not apply to an ASIO affiliate specified in a determination under subsection 26F(1).