# Disposal of seized things

> act-s487ZA — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

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.