What are ASIOs special powers?
Legislation grants ASIO special powers to use intrusive methods of investigation under warrant in cases where they are justified by the magnitude and the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood it will occur, including special powers to intercept telecommunications, use listening devices and tracking devices, remotely access computers, enter and search premises and examine postal articles. Under warrant, ASIO may also detain and/or question an individual within the parameters established by the ASIO Act.
