{"id":"F2022L01535","name":"Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities — Western Australia) Instrument 2022","slug":"f2022l01535","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":329902,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2022L01535-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities — Western Australia) Instrument 2022","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.png)\n\nTelecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – Western Australia) Instrument 2022\n\nmade under subsection 6(2D) of the\n\nTelecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979\n\nCompilation No. 3\n\nCompilation date: 10 July 2025\n\nIncludes amendments: F2025L00927\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – Western Australia) Instrument 2022 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 10 July 2025 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au).\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. Any modifications affecting the law are accessible on the Register.\n\nSelf‑repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nI, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, Attorney-General, under subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, (the Act):\n\n(b) specify in Schedule 1 the name of the force or service operating the premises that have been declared to be an emergency services facility and the geographical region in which those premises are located.\n\nDated 28 November 2022\n\nThe Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP\n\nAttorney-General\n\n  \n\nSchedule 1 Emergency service facilities\n\n1 Force or service operating the premises and geographical region\n\nFor subsection 6(2D) of the Act, each force or service operating the premises that have been declared to be an emergency service facility and the geographical region in which those premises are located is specified in the following table:\n\n| Item | Name of force or service operating premises                       | Geographical region |\n| ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |\n| 1A   | Western Australia Police Force                                    | Perth               |\n| 1B   | Western Australia Police Force                                    | Maylands            |\n| 2    | Western Australia Police Force                                    | Midland             |\n| 3    | St John Ambulance Australia (Western Australia)                   | Wangara             |\n| 4    | St John Ambulance Australia (Western Australia)                   | Belmont             |\n| 5    | Department of Fire and Emergency Services                         | Belmont             |\n| 6    | Department of Fire and Emergency Services                         | Cockburn Central    |\n| 7    | Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service | Broome              |\n| 8    | Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service | Karratha            |\n| 9    | Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service | Newman              |\n| 10   | Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service | Perth Airport       |\n| 11   | Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service | Port Hedland        |\n| 12   | Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)                                | Perth               |\n| 12A  | Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)                                | South Perth         |\n| 13   | Perth Airport Control Centre (PACC)                               | Perth Airport       |\n\n> Note: Endnotes\n\n> Note: Endnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.\n\nIf a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.\n\n> Note: Endnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n| ad = added or inserted                         | orig = original                          |\n| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |\n| am = amended                                   | p = page(s)                              |\n| amdt = amendment                               | para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)      |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x                       | /sub‑subparagraph(s)                     |\n| ch = Chapter(s)                                | pres = present                           |\n| cl = clause(s)                                 | prev = previous                          |\n| cont. = continued                              | (prev…) = previously                     |\n| def = definition(s)                            | pt = Part(s)                             |\n| Dict = Dictionary                              | r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s)          |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament          | reloc = relocated                        |\n| div = Division(s)                              | renum = renumbered                       |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | rep = repealed                           |\n| effect                                         | rs = repealed and substituted            |\n| gaz = gazette                                  | s = section(s)/subsection(s)             |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003                      | /rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s) |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003         | sch = Schedule(s)                        |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment       | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument      |\n| cannot be given effect                         | SR = Statutory Rules                     |\n| mod = modified/modification                    | sub ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)                  |\n| No. = Number(s)                                | sub div = Subdivision(s)                 |\n| Ord = Ordinance                                | sub pt = Subpart(s)                      |\n|                                                | underlining = whole or part not          |\n|                                                | commenced or to be commenced             |\n\n> Note: Endnote 3—Legislation history\n\n| Name                                                                                                                                            | Registration                   | Commencement                                                                               | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – Western Australia) Instrument 2022                                 | 29 November 2022 (F2022L01535) | 30 November 2022                                                                           | —                                               |\n| Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – Western Australia) Amendment Instrument (No. 1) 2023               | 4 October 2023 (F2023L01361)   | sch 1 (item 1): 5 October 2023 (s 2(1) item 2)sch 1 (item 2): 31 July 2024 (s 2(1) item 3) | —                                               |\n| as amended by Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – Western Australia) Amendment Instrument (No. 1) 2024 | 12 March 2024 (F2024L00291)    | 13 March 2024                                                                              | —                                               |\n| Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Legislation Amendment (Emergency Service Facilities) Instrument (No. 2) 2025                       | 19 August 2025 (F2025L00927)   | sch 2: 10 July 2025 (s 2(1) item 1)                                                        | —                                               |\n\n> Note: Endnote 4—Amendment history\n\n| Provision affected                            | How affected    |\n| --------------------------------------------- | --------------- |\n| para (a)....................................  | rep LA s 48C    |\n| commencement para...............              | rep LA s 48D    |\n| Schedule 1                                    |                 |\n| cl 1, table item 1........................... | rep F2023L01361 |\n| cl 1, table item 1A ........................  | ad F2023L01361  |\n| cl 1, table item 1B ........................  | ad F2023L01361  |\n| cl 1, table item 12A ......................   | ad F2025L00927  |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Instrument maintains its original narrow purpose: specifying emergency service facilities in Western Australia for the purposes of subsection 6(2D) of the parent Act. The amendments have merely expanded the list of covered facilities (adding items 1A, 1B and 12A) and removed one obsolete entry (original item 1), without altering the fundamental scope or introducing new categories of coverage."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision (Schedule 1, clause 1) consisting of a simple table with three columns","No defined terms within the Instrument itself—relies entirely on definitions in the parent Act","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references within the substantive content","Straightforward administrative function: listing facilities and their geographical regions","Amendments are simple additions or deletions of table items rather than structural changes","Total length is approximately 2 pages of substantive content plus standard endnote material"],"plain_english_summary":"This Instrument specifies which emergency service facilities in Western Australia fall within the interception and access rules of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979. It lists sites used by WA Police, St John Ambulance WA, DFES, Airservices Australia, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Perth Airport control, so existing interception powers may apply at those premises. The list is maintained and has been amended since 2022 as locations change; it designates places, not new surveillance powers."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Schedule’s scope has been changed since first registration: Endnote 4 records that table items were added and one item replaced (items 1A, 1B and 12A added; item 1 replaced). Endnote 3 records successive amendment instruments and dates (2023, 2024, 2025) that updated which premises and regions are specified, so the set of covered facilities has expanded/been adjusted over time."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, administrative function: the instrument only specifies named facilities and regions rather than creating new regulatory regimes.","Relies on a cross‑reference to subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, so legal effect depends on that primary Act.","Amendment history: multiple later amendment instruments (see endnotes) add and replace items, requiring attention to updates for accurate scope.","Geographic and entity specificity increases administrative upkeep (keeping the list current) but does not add interpretive legal complexity.","Decision maker is the Attorney‑General under the Act; discretion is limited to naming facilities in the Schedule rather than setting policy details."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument names specific emergency service premises in Western Australia as \"emergency services facilities\" for the purposes of subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979. It lists the operating force or service and the geographical region for each declared facility.\n\nThe list determines which organisations and locations fall within the Act’s emergency‑services rules and therefore which entities and places are subject to the Act’s mechanisms for interception and access."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/f2022l01535","history":"/api/acts/f2022l01535/history","analysis":"/api/acts/f2022l01535/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/f2022l01535/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/f2022l01535/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/f2022l01535/documents"}}