Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE ACT 1903 - SECT 71U

When section applies

             (1)  This section applies if:

                     (a)  a vehicle, vessel or aircraft is on defence premises; and

                     (b)  a special defence security official reasonably believes that the vehicle, vessel or aircraft:

                              (i)  is not authorised to be on the premises; or

                             (ii)  constitutes a threat to the safety of persons on the defence premises; or

                            (iii)  relates to a criminal offence committed, or that may be committed, on or in relation to the defence premises.

Power to search

             (2)  A special defence security official may search the vehicle, vessel or aircraft.

Power to restrain and detain

             (3)  A special defence security official may restrain and detain any person in the vehicle, vessel or aircraft.