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CORPORATIONS (ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER) ACT 2006 - SECT 456.15

Applying for warrants by telephone or other electronic means

             (1)  The Registrar or an authorised officer may apply to a magistrate for a warrant by telephone, fax or other electronic means:

                     (a)  in an urgent case; or

                     (b)  if the delay that would occur if an application were made in person would frustrate the effective execution of the warrant.

             (2)  An application under subsection (1):

                     (a)  must include all information that would be required in an ordinary application for a warrant; and

                     (b)  if necessary, may be made before the information is sworn or affirmed.

             (3)  The magistrate may require:

                     (a)  communication by voice to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances; and

                     (b)  any further information.

             (4)  The function of issuing a warrant is conferred on the magistrate in a personal capacity and not as a court or a member of a court. The magistrate need not accept the function conferred.



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