The continual advancement of technology has allowed
conversations to be covertly recorded within a finger's reach.
The question is, when is it okay to record a conversation? Although
not strictly illegal to record a conversation in Queensland, there
are a number of restrictions on how you can record a conversation
and what you can do with the recording. If you are unsure of your
"right to record" – get legal advice!
INVASION OF PRIVACY ACT
The ability to record and / or publish private conversations in
Queensland is governed by the
Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 (Qld) ('IPA'). Section 43
of the IPA provides that it is an offence to use a listening device
(other than a hearing aid) to overhear, record, monitor or listen
to a private conversation. However, the following exceptions permit
the use of listening devices in private conversations:
