Section 80TCPrivacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Modifications of Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act

Use of force in executing a monitoring warrant

In executing a monitoring warrant under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection 80TB(1), the information mentioned in subsection 80TB(2), and the matters mentioned in subsection 80TB(3), of this Act:

(a) an authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

(b) a person assisting the authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

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