Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

MIGRATION ACT 1958 - SECT 487D

  (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).