Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00749:clause:1_34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00749
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 34
Character Range: 803184–803999

34  Form of application
 (1) An application under clause 33 must be in writing.
 (2) However, a person making the application on the criminal law‑enforcement agency's behalf may make the application by telephone if the person:
 (a) is the chief officer of the agency or a person in relation to whom an authorisation by the chief officer is in force under subclause (3); and
 (b) thinks it necessary, because of urgent circumstances, to make the application by telephone.
Note: See also clause 17A (urgent circumstances) and clause 172 (action required).
 (3) The chief officer of a criminal law‑enforcement agency may, in writing, authorise persons (including classes of persons) for the purposes of subclause (2). However, each person must be entitled under clause 33 to make applications on the agency's behalf.