Part I—Preliminary
8 Refusal of assistance
(2) A request by a foreign country for assistance under this Act may be refused if, in the opinion of the Attorney General:
(e) the provision of the assistance would, or would be likely to, prejudice the safety of any person (whether in or outside Australia); or
4. In relation to any request for assistance presented under this Part, the Court may take such measures, including measures related to the protection of information, as may be necessary to ensure the safety or physical or psychological well-being of any victims, potential witnesses and their families. The Court may request that any information that is made available under this Part shall be provided and handled in a manner that protects the safety and physical or psychological well-being of any victims, potential witnesses and their families.