# Authorised officer may enter premises by consent or under a search warrant

> act-s487D — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

487D Authorised officer may enter premises by consent or under a
         search warrant
          (1) If an authorised officer reasonably suspects that there may be
              evidential material on any premises, the authorised officer may:
                (a) enter the premises; and
                (b) exercise the search powers.
          (2) However, an authorised officer is not authorised to enter the
              premises unless:
                (a) the occupier of the premises has consented to the entry and
                    the authorised officer has shown his or her identity card if
                    required by the occupier; or
               (b) the entry is made under a search warrant.
               Note:      If entry to the premises is with the occupier’s consent, the authorised
                          officer must leave the premises if the consent ceases to have effect
                          (see section 487L).