102Legal assistance

#### 102 Legal assistance (1) A person who brings, or appears at, or proposes to bring or appear at, proceedings under this Act in order: (a) to prevent a forfeiture order or restraining order from being made against property of the person; or (b) to have property of the person excluded from a forfeiture order or restraining order; may apply to the Attorney‑General for the provision of assistance under this section. (2) Where a person applies for assistance under this section, the Attorney‑General may, if satisfied that: (a) it would involve hardship to the applicant to refuse the application; and (b) it is reasonable, in all the circumstances, that the application should be granted; authorise the provision by the Commonwealth to the applicant of such legal or financial assistance in relation to the proceedings as the Attorney‑General determines. (3) An authorisation under subsection (2) may be made either unconditionally or subject to such conditions as the Attorney‑General determines.