Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE ACT 1903 - SECT 51SH

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

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

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

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

Right of person searched to be shown copy of offshore search authorisation

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