Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The assistance mentioned in subsection 8AQ(1), (2), (3) or (4) may take the form of:
(a) the giving of information; or
(b) the giving of financial assistance (within the meaning of Part 2J.3 of the Corporations Act 2001 ); or
(c) the giving of a financial benefit to a related party (within the meaning of Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act 2001 ); or
(d) the provision, by Telstra's directors or employees, of facilities, information and other assistance in connection with the conduct of:
(i) a due diligence procedure or a similar process; or
(ii) a market briefing or a similar process.
(4) Subsection (1) does not, by implication, limit the forms in which assistance may be given.
(5) Section 8AQ does not, by implication, limit any rights that are conferred on shareholders by other laws.
(6) Section 8AQ does not authorise the imposition of taxation (within the meaning of section 55 of the Constitution).
(7) Section 8AQ does not, by implication, limit:
(a) the executive power of the Commonwealth to enter into an agreement; or
(b) the capacity of Telstra, or of a member of the Board, to enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth.
Note: This ensures, for example, that the Commonwealth can enter into a co - operation agreement with Telstra or with a member of the Board.
(8) Section 8AQ extends to the giving of assistance outside Australia, whether or not in a foreign country.