Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) If a person who is the occupier of premises described in a search authorisation, or another person who apparently represents the occupier, is present at the premises when a search is being carried out, the person is entitled to observe the search being carried out.
Search not to be impeded
(2) The entitlement to observe the search being carried out ceases if the person impedes the search.
Multiple searches
(3) This section does not prevent 2 or more areas of the premises being searched at the same time.