SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 2004 - SECT 23 Remote application
SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 2004 - SECT 23
Remote application(1) If a law enforcement officer believes that it is impracticable for an application for a retrieval warrant to be made in person, the application may be made under section 22 by telephone, fax, email or any other means of communication.
(2) If transmission by fax is available and an affidavit has
been prepared, the person applying must transmit a copy of the affidavit,
whether sworn or unsworn, to the eligible Judge or nominated AAT member who is
to determine the application.