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National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004
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#### 3 Object of this Act
(1) The object of this Act is to prevent the disclosure of information in federal criminal proceedings and civil proceedings where the disclosure is likely to prejudice national security, except to the extent that preventing the disclosure would seriously interfere with the administration of justice.
(2) In exercising powers or performing functions under this Act, a court must have regard to the object of this Act.