Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) Proceedings for an offence committed by a person against a provision of Division 6 of this Part must not be commenced without the Attorney - General's written consent if the person is not an Australian citizen, an Australian resident or a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.
(2) In deciding whether to consent for the purposes of this section, the Attorney - General must have regard to the obligations of Australia under international law, including obligations under any agreement or arrangement between Australia and another country or countries.