18Return of Commonwealth property relating to security classified documents

18 Return of Commonwealth property relating to security classified documents

If an authorised recipient has custody and control of Commonwealth property relating to a security classified document for the purpose of a federal criminal proceeding or a civil proceeding, the authorised recipient must return the property to the Attorney‑General’s Department, or a representative of the Attorney‑General in the proceeding, within 28 days after the earlier of the following: (a) the conclusion of the proceeding; (b) if the authorised recipient is a legal representative who has ceased to act in the proceeding—the recipient ceasing to act in the proceeding.