Article: NSW: New surveillance laws means no warrant needed


AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2008
NSW: New surveillance laws means no warrant needed

SYDNEY, Aug 3 AAP - New surveillance laws give NSW law enforcement agencies explicit
powers to install listening and tracking devices without a warrant.

The Surveillance Devices Act 2008 came into effect on Friday and also extends the duration
of such surveillance from 21 days to 90 days, when a warrant has been ordered.

Police and the highly controversial NSW Crime Commission are just two state agencies
that will have the new powers.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Police Integrity Commission
(PIC) also fall within the new legislation.

The threat of imminent ...

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