27GPower to apply for covert search warrant

27G Power to apply for covert search warrant

27G Power to apply for covert search warrant

An eligible police officer who is given an authorisation under Division 2 may apply to an eligible Judge for a covert search warrant in respect of any premises if the officer 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 the 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 27G: Ins 2005 No 54, Sch 1 [1]. Am 2015 No 45, Sch 1 [6] [7].