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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987
5Objects of the Act
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#### 5 Objects of the Act
The objects of this Act are:
(a) to regulate the provision by Australia of international assistance in criminal matters when a request is made by a foreign country in respect of which powers may be exercised under this Act (whether or not in conjunction with other Australian laws); and
(c) to facilitate the obtaining by Australia of international assistance in criminal matters.