National Security Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2014 (108 of 2014)

Schedule 5   Activities and functions of Intelligence Services Act 2001 agencies

Intelligence Services Act 2001

16   After subclause 1(2) of Schedule 2

Insert:

(2A) The use of a weapon or self-defence techniques is not prevented by subsection 6(4) if:

(a) the weapon or techniques are used in the proper performance of a function of ASIS; and

(b) the weapon or techniques are used in a controlled environment; and

(c) guidelines have been issued by the Director-General under subclause (6); and

(d) the weapon or techniques are used in compliance with those guidelines.

Example: The following may constitute the use of a weapon or technique in a controlled environment:

(a) the use of a firearm at a rifle range;

(b) the use of a martial art at a martial arts club.