Section 487P — Details of search warrant etc. to be given to occupier
CurrentPart 8E—Investigation powers relating to certain offences and provisions · Division 3—Search warrants · Subdivision C—Obligations and incidental powers of authorised officers · Migration Act 1958
C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026
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- Section 487P
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- 4 June 2026
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- C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171
Section 487P — Details of search warrant etc. to be given to occupier
487P Details of search warrant etc. to be given to occupier
(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.

