NSU Research Contributions
Title : Maintaining an Effective Legislative Framework for Telecommunication Interception in Australia
Authors : Niloufer Selvadurai, Peter Gillies, and Md. Rizwanul Islam.
| Journal Article Title: Criminal Law Journal | Volume Number: 33 | Publication Year : 2009 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: other (HeinOnline, LexisNexis,Web of Science (ESCI), Ranked B ) | Ranking: B | ISSN (Print): 03141160 | Publisher Name: Thomson Reuters Australia |
| Pages : 34–44 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG10 Reduced Inequality SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Develop quality, sustainable infrastructure Universal access to ICT and internet Promote rule of law and equal access to justice Ensure learners acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development and global citizenship Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development |
| Impact statement: This article critically examines whether Australia’s telecommunications interception regime remained effective and proportionate after legislative reforms introduced in response to national-security and counter-terrorism concerns. The authors analyze the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act framework, highlighting tensions between investigative efficiency, technological change, privacy protection, and civil liberties. By assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s interception laws, the article contributes to broader debates on surveillance regulation, cybersecurity governance, and the legal adaptation required in digitally networked societies. Its analysis remains relevant to policymakers, telecommunications regulators, criminal-law scholars, and researchers studying state surveillance and privacy rights. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: telecommunication interception, Australia, surveillance law, telecommunications regulation, criminal law, privacy, national sec |
