Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE ACT 1903 - SECT 51M

Right of occupier to be given copy of search authorisation etc.

             (1)  If the occupier of the premises specified in the search authorisation, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises when the search is being carried out, the member in charge must:

                     (a)  identify himself or herself to that person; and

                     (b)  give that person a copy of the search authorisation.

Right of person searched to be shown copy of search authorisation

             (2)  The member in charge must, before any person (other than a person who has been given a copy of the search authorisation under subsection (1)) is searched in accordance with the search authorisation, show the person a copy of the search authorisation.