Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) If, after the consultation, the Attorney - General decides that there are no means or conditions under which the information or documents could be disclosed without prejudice to Australia's national security interests, the Attorney - General must notify the ICC, in accordance with paragraph 6 of article 72 of the Statute, of the specific reasons for his or her decision unless a specific description of the reasons would itself result in prejudice to Australia's national security interests.
(2) If:
(a) the ICC determines that the disclosure is relevant and necessary for the establishment of the guilt or innocence of the accused; and
(b) the issue of disclosure arises in the circumstances specified in section 145 or 146; and
(c) the Attorney - General is of the opinion that Australia 's national security interests would be prejudiced by the disclosure; and
(d) the ICC requests further consultations for the purpose of considering the representations, which may include hearings in camera and ex parte;
the Attorney - General must consult with the ICC.