Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 23XC

  (1)   If the application is made in person, or by telephone or radio or other form of oral communication, the magistrate must ensure that:

  (a)   the suspect; and

  (b)   the suspect's legal representative, if any; and

  (c)   the suspect's interview friend, if any;

are given an opportunity to speak to the magistrate.

  (2)   If the application is made by telex, fax or other form of written communication, the magistrate must ensure that:

  (a)   the suspect; and

  (b)   the suspect's legal representative, if any; and

  (c)   the suspect's interview friend, if any;

are given an opportunity to make a written submission to accompany the application, or to speak to the magistrate by telephone, radio or other form of oral communication.