Schedule 1

FIRST SCHEDULESections 7(3) and 17Excluded electronic messages

1. This Act does not apply to any electronic message where the sending of the message is authorised by the Government or a statutory body on the occurrence of any public emergency, in the public interest or in the interests of public security or national defence.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, if any doubt arises as to the existence of a public emergency or as to whether any electronic message is sent in the interests of public security or national defence, a certificate signed by the Minister is conclusive evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.