Laws passed to provide authorities with phone tapping powers
Source: Queensland. Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations. Media Release
"The use of phone tapping powers will now be available to Queensland law enforcement officers, following the passing of new legislation in State Parliament. The Telecommunications Interception Act 2009 will enable Queensland police and officers of the Crime and Misconduct Commission to apply for telecommunications interception warrants, to assist in the investigation of serious crime in Queensland. Attorney-General Cameron Dick said the legislation introduced by the Bligh Labor Government has ensured that the fundamental rights and liberties of Queenslanders are protected, through the inclusion of the Public Interest Monitor."