Section 268CC — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Consent

(1) Before obtaining the consent of a person for the purposes of paragraph 268CA(2)(a), the authorised officer must inform the person that he or she may refuse consent.

(2) An entry of an authorised officer with the consent of a person is not lawful unless the person voluntarily consents to the entry.

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Related sections

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 268CB — Being on premises with consent
s 268CD — Authorised officer may apply for monitoring warrant
s 268CE — Magistrate or ART member may issue monitoring warrant
s 268CF — Magistrate or ART member may require more information

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