15Requests by foreign countries for search and seizure—action by Attorney‑General

15 Requests by foreign countries for search and seizure—action by Attorney‑General

Where: (a) a proceeding or investigation relating to a criminal matter involving a serious offence has commenced in a foreign country; (b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that evidential material relating to the investigation or proceeding is located in Australia; and (c) the foreign country requests the Attorney‑General to arrange for the evidential material to be obtained; the Attorney‑General may, in his or her discretion, authorise a police officer, in writing, to apply to a Magistrate or eligible Judge for one or more search warrants in respect of the evidential material.

Note: Divisions 2 and 3 of Part VIIA make provision relating to applications for, and the issue and execution of, search warrants requested by foreign countries.