Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Regulations 1987
7Public Interest Advocate to be given proposed journalist information warrant applications made by an enforcement agency
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7 Public Interest Advocate to be given proposed journalist information warrant applications made by an enforcement agency
(1) Before making a written application for a journalist information warrant under section 180Q of the Act, the person making the application on behalf of an enforcement agency must ensure that a Public Interest Advocate is given a copy of the proposed application. (2) Before making an oral application for a journalist information warrant under section 180Q of the Act, the person making the application on behalf of an enforcement agency must ensure that a Public Interest Advocate is notified of the proposed application. (3) If: (a) both: (i) a copy of a proposed application is given to a Public Interest Advocate, as required by subregulation (1); and (ii) subparagraph 8(1)(b)(ii) applies; or (b) both: (i) a Public Interest Advocate is notified of a proposed application, as required by subregulation (2); and (ii) the Public Interest Advocate advises that he or she is unable to attend the hearing of the application; the person making the application must ensure that a copy of the proposed application is given to another Public Interest Advocate in accordance with this regulation.