(1)

Except where there is express provision to the contrary, this Act is not intended to affect any other law of the Commonwealth, any law of a State, or any law of a self-governing Territory, that prohibits or regulates the use of surveillance devices.

(2)

For the avoidance of doubt, except where express provision is made to the contrary, nothing in this Act applies to any body, organisation or agency, however described, that is involved in the collection of information or intelligence.

(3)

This Act is not intended to limit a discretion that a court has:

(a) to admit or exclude evidence in any proceeding; or
(b) to stay criminal proceedings in the interests of justice.

(4)

For the avoidance of doubt, it is intended that a warrant may be issued, or an emergency authorisation or tracking device authorisation given, under this Act for the installation, use, maintenance or retrieval of a surveillance device in relation to a relevant offence or a recovery order.