# Officer may apply for warrants by telephone etc.

> act-s268CZC — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

268CZC Officer may apply for warrants by telephone etc.
          (1) An authorised officer may apply to a magistrate or ART member
              for a warrant under section 268CE by telephone, fax or other
              electronic means if the officer thinks it necessary to do so because
              of urgent circumstances.
          (2) The magistrate or ART member may require communication by
              voice to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances.
          (3) Before making the application, the authorised officer must prepare
              an information that sets out the grounds for seeking the warrant.








          (4) However, the officer may make the application before the
              information has been sworn or affirmed, if necessary.