Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01121:reg:63
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L01121
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 63
Character Range: 63852–65110

63  Application for warrant
 (1) The Commissioner, or a member of the Australian Federal Police who is authorised for the purposes of this section, (the officer) may apply to a Magistrate for a warrant authorising the officer to enter and search premises or a place for the purpose of ascertaining whether returnable property is to be found on those premises or at that place.
 (2) On receiving the application, the Magistrate may grant the warrant if the Magistrate is satisfied by information on oath or affirmation that there are reasonable grounds for believing that:
 (a) returnable property referred to in the information is to be found on the premises or at the place; and
 (b) the issue of a warrant is reasonably required for the recovery of that property.
 (3) The warrant authorises the officer to do the following for the purpose referred to in subsection (1):
 (a) to enter and search the premises or place:
 (i) during the hours of the day or night specified by the warrant; or
 (ii) if the warrant so specifies—at any time;
 (b) to use any assistance the officer thinks appropriate, and if necessary, to use reasonable force against persons or things;
 (c) to seize any returnable property that the officer may find in the premises or place.