New South Wales Consolidated Acts

SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 2007 - SECT 18

18 Remote application

(1) If a law enforcement officer believes that it is impracticable for an application for a surveillance device warrant to be made in person or that the immediate use of a surveillance device is necessary, the application may be made under section 17 by telephone, fax, e-mail 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 eligible Magistrate who is to determine the application.