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Section 487ZA — Disposal of seized things

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Part 8E—Investigation powers relating to certain offences and provisions · Division 3—Search warrants · Subdivision E—General provisions relating to seizure · Migration Act 1958

C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171As in force on 4 June 2026

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Provision: Section 487ZA
As in force on: 4 June 2026
Citation: C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171

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Section 487ZA — Disposal of seized things

487ZA Disposal of seized things

(1) The Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner may dispose of a thing seized under this Division if:

(a) the Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner has taken reasonable steps to return the thing to a person; and

(b) either:

(i) the Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner has been unable to locate the person; or

(ii) the person has refused to take possession of the thing.

(2) The Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner may dispose of the thing in any manner that he or she thinks appropriate.

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