Section 154P — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Occupier entitled to observe search being conducted

(1) If a search warrant in relation to premises is being executed and the occupier of the premises is present at the premises, the occupier is entitled to observe the search being conducted.

(2) The occupier’s right to observe the search being conducted ends if the occupier impedes the search.

(3) This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 22 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 154L — Availability of assistance and use of force in executing a search warrant
s 154M — Announcement before entry
s 154N — Details of warrant to be given to occupier
s 154Q — Occupier to provide reasonable facilities and assistance
s 154R — Answering of questions or producing evidential material
s 154RA — Person with computer knowledge to assist access etc.

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