# AU Call Recording

**URL:** <https://discuss.88.io/t/au-call-recording/1918>\
**Category:** infrastructure team\
**Created:** [February 11, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://discuss.88.io/t/au-call-recording/1918 "2026-02-11T10:36:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://discuss.88.io/t/au-call-recording/1918/1 "2026-02-11T10:36:21Z")

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In Australia, whether you must disclose that you are recording a call depends on your state or territory, with strict regulations against secret recordings in many areas.

Generally, recording a private conversation without the consent of all parties is prohibited in [NSW](https://education.nsw.gov.au/rights-and-accountability/privacy/privacy-information-and-forms/recording-devices), [WA](https://privacy108.com.au/insights/legal-to-record-conversation-australia/), and [SA](https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/is-it-legal-to-record-a-phone-call-in-australia/), but it is lawful in [VIC](https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/recording-private-conversations-the-law-in-australia/), QLD, and the NT if you are a participant.

- **Consent Laws:** In NSW, recording a conversation without consent (where it's not for protecting lawful interests) is an offense under the _Surveillance Devices Act 2007_. Penalties can include up to 5 years imprisonment.

- **"Lawful Interests" Exception:** Secretly recording a conversation might be allowed if it is "reasonably necessary" to protect lawful interests, such as recording threatening, harassing, or blackmailing calls.

- **Interstate Calls:** The stricter law may apply when calling across state lines.

- **Best Practice:** To avoid legal issues and potential criminal charges, always inform the other party, "I am recording this conversation".