25ADeciding if things prejudicial to the security, defence or international relations of Australia

25A Deciding if things prejudicial to the security, defence or international relations of Australia

For the purposes of this Part, in deciding whether a thing would, or would not, prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the Minister, a delegate of the Minister or the Secretary: (a) must have regard to the criteria prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph; and (b) may have regard to any other matters that the Minister, delegate of the Minister or Secretary considers appropriate.

Note: If after applying this section in relation to a decision under this Part, a delegate of the Minister is satisfied that a thing would prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the delegate may be required to refer the matter to the Minister or to a more senior delegate of the Minister: see subsections 73(7) to (10).