Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00078:clause:1_17a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00078
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 17A
Character Range: 63490–64777

17A  Urgent circumstances
 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule, it is necessary, because of urgent circumstances, to make an application under Part 2 or 3 of this Schedule for an international production order by telephone if, and only if:
 (a) an imminent risk of serious harm to a person or substantial damage to property exists; and
 (b) the order is necessary for the purpose of dealing with that risk; and
 (c) it is not practicable in the circumstances to make the application in writing.
 (2) For the purposes of this Schedule, it is necessary, because of urgent circumstances, to make an application under Part 4 of this Schedule for an international production order by telephone if, and only if:
 (a) the delay caused by making a written application may be prejudicial to security; and
 (b) it is not practicable in the circumstances to make the application in writing.
 (3) For the purposes of this Schedule, it is necessary, because of urgent circumstances, for the Attorney‑General to consent orally to the making of an application under Part 4 of this Schedule for an international production order if, and only if:
 (a) the delay caused by consenting in writing may be prejudicial to security; and
 (b) it is not practicable in the circumstances to consent in writing.