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In forceSimplified outline of this Part
Volume 2s 404-645, Endnotes
Chapter 9Compliance and enforcement
Part 3Warrants for purposes other than monitoring and investigation
Division 1Introduction
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A magistrate or Judge of the Federal Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) or a State or Territory court may issue a warrant to authorise entry to premises or taking of possession of premises or a conveyance, if satisfied of certain matters.
Some warrants can be issued by telephone or fax etc. in urgent and other cases.
A warrant relating to an aircraft or vessel may be executed only if the aircraft or vessel is at a landing place or port, or on land, in Australian territory, or the vessel is waiting to arrive at such a port.
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