Definitions
487A Definitions
In this Part:
evidential material means:
in relation to a sponsorship‑related offence or a work‑related offence:
a thing with respect to which the offence has been committed or is reasonably suspected of having been committed; or
a thing that it is reasonably suspected will afford evidence as to the commission of the offence; or
a thing that is reasonably suspected of being intended to be used for the purpose of committing the offence; or
in relation to a contravention of a sponsorship‑related provision or a work‑related provision:
a thing with respect to which the provision has been contravened or is reasonably suspected of having been contravened; or
a thing that it is reasonably suspected will afford evidence as to the contravention of the provision; or
a thing that is reasonably suspected of being intended to be used for the purpose of contravening the provision.
issuing officer means:
a magistrate; or
a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2); or
a Judge of the Federal Court.
For conferral of powers on an issuing officer, see section 487ZH.
occupier, in relation to premises comprising a vehicle or vessel, means the person apparently in charge of the vehicle or vessel.
person assisting has the meaning given by section 487H.
premises includes the following:
a structure, building, vehicle or vessel;
a place (whether or not enclosed or built on);
a part of a thing referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).
related provision means:
a sponsorship‑related offence; or
a sponsorship‑related provision; or
a work‑related offence; or
a work‑related provision.
search powers has the meaning given by sections 487E, 487F and 487G.
search warrant means:
a warrant issued by an issuing officer under section 487ZC; or
a warrant signed by an issuing officer under section 487ZD.
sponsorship‑related offence means:
an offence against Subdivision D of Division 12 of Part 2; or
an offence against section 6 of the Crimes Act 1914 that relates to an offence against that Subdivision; or
an ancillary offence (within the meaning of the Criminal Code) that is, or relates to, an offence against that Subdivision.
sponsorship‑related provision means a civil penalty provision in Subdivision D of Division 12 of Part 2.
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