What this declaration does
The federal government issued a declaration under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 designating Corrective Services NSW as an enforcement agency. This authorises Corrective Services NSW to intercept telecommunications - such as phone calls or messages - for law enforcement purposes under that Act.
Key dates
- The declaration was registered on 27 November 2025.
- The declaration was in force from 27 November 2025 until 1 July 2026, at which point it ceased.
Scope of this declaration
This is an administrative law enforcement declaration. It applies only to Corrective Services NSW in its capacity as a law enforcement agency. The declaration does not create any obligations or compliance requirements for small businesses.
Full text
The full text of the declaration is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01439.
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