I haven't seen a compelling argument that it has extra-territorial effect; on my reading of the amendments it doesn't. Extending your intelligence laws to cove

I haven't seen a compelling argument that it has extra-territorial effect; on my reading of the amendments it doesn't. Extending your intelligence laws to cover individuals residing in other countries, who might also be citizens or permanent residents of those countries, can make for awkward dinner table discussion in diplomatic settings. So hiring Australians working outside of Australia should be OK. Of course, I'm not a lawyer. Or a spook. Or a diplomat.