Crime and Corruption Act 2001

If a commission officer seizes anything under this chapter, other than under a covert search warrant, the officer must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after seizing the thing—

if the person from whom it is seized is present—give to the person a receipt for the thing; or

otherwise—leave a receipt for the thing in a conspicuous place.

The receipt must describe the thing seized and include any other information required under a regulation.

However, if the officer reasonably suspects giving the person the receipt may frustrate or otherwise hinder the investigation or another investigation, the officer may delay complying with subsection (1), but only for so long as—

the officer continues to have the reasonable suspicion; and

the officer or another officer involved in the investigation remains in the vicinity of the place to keep it under observation.

Also, this section does not apply if the officer reasonably believes there is no-one apparently in possession of the thing or the thing has been abandoned.

The officer must ensure the details of the search and anything seized are recorded in the warrants register.