Telecommunications Interception Emergency Service Facilities Victoria Instrument 2020
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.
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
- Telecommunications providers should ensure compliance with interception obligations at designated Victoria emergency service facilities
- Emergency services in Victoria should maintain appropriate authorization procedures for telecommunications access
- Monitor for updates to designated facility list
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Telecommunications (Interception and Access) (Emergency Service Facilities—Victoria) Instrument 2020
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- Department of Home Affairs
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- Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979 Latest version View as made version F2026C00312 C04 16 February 2026
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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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