Section 487P — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

(1) An authorised officer must comply with subsection (2) if:

(a) a search warrant is being executed in relation to premises; and

(b) the occupier of the premises, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises.

(2) The authorised officer must, as soon as practicable:

(a) do one of the following:

(i) if the search warrant was issued under section 487ZC—make a copy of the warrant available to the occupier or other person (which need not include the signature of the issuing officer who issued it);

(ii) if the search warrant was signed under section 487ZD—make a copy of the form of warrant completed under subsection 487ZD(6) available to the occupier or other person; and

(b) inform the occupier or other person of the rights and responsibilities of the occupier or other person under Subdivision D.

Related sections

• s 487L — Consent
• s 487M — Announcement before entry under search warrant
• s 487N — Authorised officer to be in possession of search warrant
• s 487Q — Completing execution of search warrant after temporary cessation
• s 487R — Completing execution of search warrant stopped by court order
• s 487S — Expert assistance to operate electronic equipment

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