Section 15GW — Crimes Act 1914: Manner of varying formal authority

(1) A formal authority may be varied by a nominated Tribunal member only: (a) in the case of a formal variation application (other than a formal variation application referred to in subparagraph (b)(ii))—by means of a written document, signed by the nominated Tribunal member (such a variation is a formal variation of authority); or (b) in the case of: (i) an urgent variation application; or (ii) a formal variation application, if the nominated Tribunal member is satisfied that the delay caused by granting a formal variation of authority may affect the success of the controlled operation; orally in person, or by telephone or any other means of communication (such a variation is an urgent variation of authority). (2) The nominated Tribunal member must, as soon as practicable, prepare and give a written document that complies with section 15GX to the applicant.