Title : Maintaining an Effective Legislative Framework for Telecommunication Interception in Australia


Authors : Niloufer Selvadurai, Peter Gillies, Md. Rizwanul Islam


Journal Article Title: Criminal Law Journal Volume Number: 33 Publication Year : 2009 Issue Number: 1
Index: other (Web of Science (ESCI), HeinOnline, Lexis Nexis) Ranking: B ISSN (Print): 0314-1160 Publisher Name: Law Book Co. / Thomson Reuters Australia
Pages : 34-44
Funding Information:
Funding Source : None
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG10 Reduced Inequality
Sustainable Development Sub Goals :
Promote rule of law and equal access to justice
Provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
Universal access to ICT and internet
Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome
Impact statement: This article examines whether Australia’s telecommunications interception regime remained effective after legislative reform, especially in the context of national security and counter-terrorism. It is useful because it analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act framework and proposes further reforms, balancing investigative necessity against privacy and civil-liberty concerns. Collaboration: Other Keywords: telecommunication interception, surveillance law, Australia, privacy, national security, telecommunications law, criminal justi