(1) An ^* authorised officer may apply to a magistrate for a ^* search warrant by telephone, fax or other electronic means:

(a)

in an urgent case; or

(b)

if the delay that would occur if an application were made in person would frustrate the effective execution of the warrant.

(2) An application under subsection (1):

(a)

must include all information that would be required in an ordinary application for a ^* search warrant; and

(b)

if necessary, may be made before the information is sworn.

(3) The magistrate may require:

(a)

communication by voice to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances; and

(b)

any further information.