Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Act 2026 (70 of 2026)

Schedule 1   Police powers and warrants

Part 2   Search warrant applications

Crimes Act 1914

8   After Section 3Q

Insert:

3QA Applying for a search warrant or an order for assistance

(1) An application for the issue of a warrant under subsection 3E(1) or (2), or for an order under subsection 3LA(1), must be in writing and may be made:

(a) in person; or

(b) by electronic means.

(2) The issuing officer may:

(a) require further communication either in person, or by electronic means, to the extent that it is practicable in the circumstances; and

(b) make a recording of the whole or any part of any such communication.