Summary
Responds to the Full Federal Court decision in
Hong Kong Bank of Australia Ltd v Australian Securities Commission
(1992) by amending the
Surveillance Devices Act 2004
and
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
to ensure officeholders can validly authorise others to act on their behalf in performing legislative functions. Also makes minor technical amendments to the
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
.