Section 15GD — Crimes Act 1914: Meaning of controlled operation and major controlled operation

(1) A controlled operation is an operation that: (a) involves the participation of law enforcement officers; and (b) is carried out for the purpose of obtaining evidence that may lead to the prosecution of a person for a serious Commonwealth offence or a serious State offence that has a federal aspect; and (c) may involve a law enforcement officer or other person in conduct that would, apart from section 15HA, constitute a Commonwealth offence or an offence against a law of a State or Territory. Note: Section 15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends. (2) A major controlled operation is a controlled operation that is likely to: (a) involve the infiltration of an organised criminal group by one or more undercover law enforcement officers for a period of more than 7 days; or (b) continue for more than 3 months; or (c) be directed against suspected criminal activity that includes a threat to human life. Note: Section 15GN specifies when a controlled operation begins and ends.