27CAuthorisation to apply for covert search warrant

27C Authorisation to apply for covert search warrant

27C Authorisation to apply for covert search warrant

An authorisation to apply for a covert search warrant issued under this Part may be given in accordance with this Division if the person giving the authorisation suspects or believes on reasonable grounds—

(a) that a terrorist act has been, is being, or is likely to be, committed, and

(b) that the entry to and search of premises will substantially assist in responding to or preventing the terrorist act, and

(c) that it is necessary for the entry and search of those premises to be conducted without the knowledge of any occupier of the premises.

s 27C: Ins 2005 No 54, Sch 1 [1].