Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00132:section:15gd
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00132
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 15GD
Character Range: 535785–536868

15GD  Meaning of controlled operation and major controlled operation
 (1) A controlled operation is an operation that:
 (a) involves the participation of law enforcement officers; and
 (b) is carried out for the purpose of obtaining evidence that may lead to the prosecution of a person for a serious Commonwealth offence or a serious State offence that has a federal aspect; and
 (c) may involve a law enforcement officer or other person in conduct that would, apart from section 15HA, constitute a Commonwealth offence or an offence against a law of a State or Territory.
Note: Section 15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.
 (2) A major controlled operation is a controlled operation that is likely to:
 (a) involve the infiltration of an organised criminal group by one or more undercover law enforcement officers for a period of more than 7 days; or
 (b) continue for more than 3 months; or
 (c) be directed against suspected criminal activity that includes a threat to human life.
Note: Section 15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.