Section 268CO — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

Use of electronic equipment in exercising monitoring powers

In order to exercise monitoring powers, an authorised officer or a person assisting may operate electronic equipment on the premises if he or she reasonably believes that this can be done without damaging the equipment or data recorded on the equipment.

Note: Compensation may be payable in certain circumstances if the equipment or data is damaged: see section 268CY.

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Related sections

s 268CL — Offence: failure to answer question
s 268CM — Offence: giving false or misleading information
s 268CN — Offence: giving or showing documents that are false or misleading in material particulars
s 268CP — Use of electronic equipment by experts
s 268CQ — Extension of period
s 268CR — Powers without warrant in emergency situations

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