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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979
5BSubstitution of references to the Attorney‑General
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#### 5B Substitution of references to the Attorney‑General
Unless the Prime Minister is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist, the Governor‑General must not make a substituted reference order under subsection 19B(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 that relates to a provision of this Act (other than section 34JE) that refers to the Attorney‑General.