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  • there is an official investigation (such as a Royal Commission or a police investigation) ;
  • the person requesting the materials may assist the investigation;
  • it is not practicable for that person to obtain a subpoena, search warrant or other compelling process; and
  • the ABC considers that it would be in the public interest to provide access to the material.

  • endanger people who work for the ABC;
  • make it more difficult to gather such material in the future;
  • identify a confidential source or contributor;
  • conflict with the ABC’s contractual obligations;
  • impair the rights of third parties;

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