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Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
180JRequesting a journalist information warrant
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#### 180J Requesting a journalist information warrant
(1) The Director‑General of Security may request the Attorney‑General to issue a journalist information warrant in relation to a particular person.
(2) The request must specify the facts and other grounds on which the Director‑General considers it necessary that the warrant be issued.