# Use of electronic equipment in exercising monitoring powers

> act-s268CO — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

268CO Use of electronic equipment in exercising monitoring powers
               In order to exercise monitoring powers, an authorised officer or a
               person assisting may operate electronic equipment on the premises
               if he or she reasonably believes that this can be done without
               damaging the equipment or data recorded on the equipment.
               Note:      Compensation may be payable in certain circumstances if the
                          equipment or data is damaged: see section 268CY.