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Telecommunications Interception Emergency Service Facilities Victoria Instrument 2020

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Summary

The Australian Government has updated the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities—Victoria) Instrument 2020 under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979. This legislative instrument designates specific emergency service facilities in Victoria that are authorized for telecommunications interception and access purposes. The Department of Home Affairs administers this instrument, which supports law enforcement and emergency services capabilities in Victoria.

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What changed

The Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities—Victoria) Instrument 2020 has been compiled to its latest version F2026C00312, effective 16 February 2026. This legislative instrument, authorized under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979, designates specific emergency service facilities in Victoria where telecommunications interception and access is permitted.\n\nTelecommunications providers serving Victoria should be aware of their obligations regarding these designated facilities. Emergency services organizations operating in Victoria benefit from clearly defined facilities authorized for telecommunications interception. The Department of Home Affairs administers compliance with this instrument, which forms part of Australia's national security and law enforcement framework for telecommunications surveillance.

What to do next

  1. Telecommunications providers should ensure compliance with interception obligations at designated Victoria emergency service facilities
  2. Emergency services in Victoria should maintain appropriate authorization procedures for telecommunications access
  3. Monitor for updates to designated facility list

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Apr 14, 2026

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Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities—Victoria) Instrument 2020

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- 1 Name of Instrument
- 4 Emergency service facilities
- Endnotes
- Endnote 1—About the endnotes
- Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
- Endnote 3—Legislation history
- Endnote 4—Amendment history
- Endnote 5—Editorial changes

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Name of Instrument Emergency service facilities

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Classification

Agency
AU Federal
Published
February 16th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
F2020L00586

Who this affects

Applies to
Telecommunications firms Government agencies Law enforcement
Industry sector
5170 Telecommunications
Activity scope
Telecommunications interception Emergency services access Surveillance authorization
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Telecommunications
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Cybersecurity Data Privacy Defense & National Security

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