Telecommunications Interception Act 2009

To test the validity of the application, the PIM is entitled to appear at the hearing of the application, make submissions to the eligible Judge or nominated ART member and question persons as provided under—

for a part 2-5 warrant application—the Commonwealth Act, section 45; or

for an IPO (investigative) application—the Commonwealth Act, schedule 1, clause 29; or

for an IPO (supervisory) application—the Commonwealth Act, schedule 1, clause 59.

As soon as practicable after the application is heard, the PIM must return to the officer any documents given by the officer to the PIM under section 7, 8 or 9 in relation to the application.