Section 487VMigration Act 1958 (Cth)

Occupier to provide authorised officer with facilities and assistance

(1) The occupier of premises to which a search warrant relates, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, must provide:

(a) an authorised officer executing the warrant; and

(b) any person assisting the authorised officer;

with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of their powers, and the effective performance of their functions and duties.

Offence

(2) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person is subject to subsection (1); and

(b) the person fails to comply with that subsection.

Penalty for contravention of this subsection: 30 penalty units.

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