Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023

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Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023

made under subsection 6(2D) of the

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979

Compilation No. 2

Compilation date: 10 July 2025

Includes amendments: F2025L00927

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 10 July 2025 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au).

Application, saving and transitional provisions

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

For more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.

Presentational changes

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Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. Any modifications affecting the law are accessible on the Register.

Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

1 Name

3 Authority

5 Emergency service facilities

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

1  Name

This instrument is the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023.

3  Authority

This instrument is made under subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979.

5  Emergency service facilities

For subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, each force or service operating the premises that have been declared to be an emergency service facility and the geographical region in which those premises are located is specified in the following table.

 

Item

Name of force or service operating premises

Geographical region of premises

1

South Australia Police and South Australia Ambulance Service

Adelaide

2

South Australia Metropolitan Fire Service and South Australia Ambulance Service

Adelaide

3

South Australia Ambulance Service, South Australia Police and South Australia Metropolitan Fire Service

Eastwood

4

Airservices Australia – Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service

Adelaide

5

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Adelaide

6

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Port Augusta

7

Telstra 000 Centre

Adelaide

8

South Australia Country Fire Service, South Australia Metropolitan Fire Service, South Australia State Emergency Service and South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission

Keswick

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

orig = original

am = amended

p = page(s)

amdt = amendment

para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

/subsubparagraph(s)

ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

cl = clause(s)

prev = previous

cont. = continued

(prev…) = previously

def = definition(s)

pt = Part(s)

Dict = Dictionary

r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

ed = editorial change

rep = repealed

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rs = repealed and substituted

effect

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

/rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SR = Statutory Rules

effect

sub ch = SubChapter(s)

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

sub div = Subdivision(s)

cannot be given effect

sub pt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

commenced or to be commenced

Ord = Ordinance

 

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023

4 Oct 2023 (F2023L01358)

5 Oct 2023 (s 2(1) items 1-3)

 

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Legislation Amendment (Emergency Service Facilities) Instrument (No. 1) 2025

29 May 2025 (F2025L00611)

sch 4: 28 May 2025 (s 2(1) item 5)

Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Legislation Amendment (Emergency Service Facilities) Instrument (No. 2) 2025

19 Aug 2025 (F2025L00927)

sch 3: 10 July 2025

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

s 4.....................

rep LA s 48C

s 5.....................

am F2025L00611; F2025L00927

 

 

Overview

The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023, enacted under subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, was introduced to address the specific needs of emergency service facilities in South Australia. This instrument aims to ensure that law enforcement and emergency services have the necessary telecommunications access to effectively respond to and manage emergencies within the region. By specifying the facilities and their geographical regions, the legislation underscores the policy objective of facilitating efficient emergency response operations. This legislative instrument was made by the relevant legislature to provide clarity and legal backing to the operations of emergency services in the designated areas, ensuring that they have the required capabilities to maintain public safety and security. The enactment of this instrument highlights the importance of providing clear guidelines and legal frameworks to support emergency services in their critical roles. By identifying and detailing the specific facilities and regions, the legislation ensures that these services are well-equipped to handle emergencies effectively. This targeted approach aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of emergency responses, thereby contributing to the safety and well-being of the community. The instrument's focus on emergency service facilities in South Australia demonstrates the legislature's commitment to supporting these vital services with the necessary legal provisions.

Scope and Application

The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023, made under subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, specifies the premises and geographical regions where designated emergency services can intercept telecommunications for operational purposes. The instrument applies to the various emergency service facilities listed in its table, such as the South Australia Police, South Australia Ambulance Service, South Australia Metropolitan Fire Service, and others, all operating within the Adelaide metropolitan area and other specified regions in South Australia. This legislation is designed to ensure that authorised emergency services can legally intercept telecommunications to support critical operations. The instrument's provisions are operational as of 5 October 2023, and it includes amendments up to 10 July 2025, which are detailed in the endnotes. The compiled law operates as modified by other laws, though the text itself is not altered to reflect these modifications. The endnotes provide information on uncommenced amendments, application, saving and transitional provisions, and editorial changes made to the compilation.

Key Provisions

The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities – South Australia) Instrument 2023 specifies the emergency service facilities in South Australia where telecommunications interception and access can be authorised (section 5). It lists various forces and services such as the South Australia Police, South Australia Ambulance Service, and Airservices Australia, along with the geographical regions where their premises are located (section 5). This instrument is made under subsection 6(2D) of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 (section 3). The Act imposes specific obligations on the forces and services operating these emergency service facilities. These entities must ensure that the premises are properly declared and maintained as emergency service facilities for the purposes of telecommunications interception and access (section 5). They must also adhere to any conditions or requirements set forth by the relevant authorities regarding the use of these facilities for authorised interceptions. The Act further requires that these facilities be used strictly for the purposes of maintaining public safety and security. Violations of the Act can result in serious consequences. Individuals or entities found to be in breach of the Act may face both civil and criminal penalties. The maximum penalties for offences can include substantial fines and imprisonment, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. Additionally, unauthorised interception of telecommunications can lead to civil actions for damages against the offending party. The Act is designed to ensure that these emergency service facilities are used appropriately and only for legitimate purposes related to public safety and security.

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