Section 268CZC — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

(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.

Related sections

• s 268CZ — Occupier entitled to be present during execution of monitoring warrant
• s 268CZA — Identity cards
• s 268CZB — Authorised officer must produce identity card on request
• s 268CZD — Magistrate or ART member may grant warrant by telephone etc.
• s 268CZE — Procedure for issuing warrant by telephone etc.
• s 268CZF — Procedure after telephone warrant ceases or is executed

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