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ENHANCING ONLINE SAFETY FOR CHILDREN ACT 2015 (NO. 24, 2015) - SECT 93

Deferral of action in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation

                   If:

                     (a)  in the performance of a function, or the exercise of a power, conferred on the Commissioner, the Commissioner becomes aware of particular material provided on a social media service or relevant electronic service; and

                     (b)  apart from this section, the Commissioner would be required to take action under this Act in relation to the material; and

                     (c)  a member of an Australian police force satisfies the Commissioner that the taking of that action should be deferred until the end of a particular period in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation;

the Commissioner may defer taking that action until the end of that period.



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