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Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
180PDiscontinuance of authorisations before expiry of a journalist information warrant
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#### 180P Discontinuance of authorisations before expiry of a journalist information warrant
If, before a journalist information warrant issued under this Subdivision ceases to be in force, the Director‑General of Security is satisfied that the grounds on which the warrant was issued have ceased to exist, he or she must:
(a) forthwith inform the Attorney‑General accordingly; and
(b) takes such steps as are necessary to ensure that the making of authorisations under the authority of the warrant is discontinued.