Section 268CB — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Being on premises with consent

(1) An authorised officer may enter premises under section 268CA with the consent of the occupier of the premises at any reasonable time of the day or night.

(2) However, the authorised officer must leave the premises if the occupier asks the officer to do so.

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Related sections

s 268BP — Officer may apply to magistrate or ART member for a further period
s 268BQ — Magistrate or ART member may order retention for further period
s 268CA — Authorised officer may enter premises for a visa monitoring purpose
s 268CC — Consent
s 268CD — Authorised officer may apply for monitoring warrant
s 268CE — Magistrate or ART member may issue monitoring warrant

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