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Terrorism (Emergency Powers) Act 2003
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6 When authorisation may be given
A person may give an authorisation under section 8 if the person is
satisfied there are reasonable grounds for believing:
(a) a terrorist act has occurred or is likely to occur in the near
future; and
(b) the exercise of the powers under the authorisation will
substantially assist in:
(i) preventing the terrorist act or minimising the risk to
public health or public safety relating to the terrorist act;
or
(ii) finding, preserving or removing evidence relating to the
terrorist act; or
(iii) apprehending a person responsible for committing the
terrorist act or intending to commit the terrorist act.