78AAuthorising application for a stored communications warrant

#### 78A Authorising application for a stored communications warrant The Attorney‑General may authorise, in writing, the Australian Federal Police, or the police force or police service of a State, to apply for a stored communications warrant under section 110 of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 if: (a) the Attorney‑General is satisfied that: (i) an investigation is being conducted by the Prosecutor or a proceeding is before the ICC; and (ii) there are reasonable grounds to believe that stored communications relevant to the investigation or proceeding are held by a carrier; and (b) the ICC has requested the Attorney‑General to arrange for access to the stored communications. > Note: Information obtained under the warrant may only be communicated to the ICC on certain conditions: see subsection 142A(1) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.