Privacy Act 1988

PART VIB - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT  

Division 1AB - Monitoring powers  

SECTION 80TC   MODIFICATIONS OF PART 2 OF THE REGULATORY POWERS ACT  

Use of force in executing a monitoring warrant

80TC    
In executing a monitoring warrant under Part 2 of the Regulatory Powers Act, as that Part applies in relation to the provisions mentioned in subsection 80TB(1) , the information mentioned in subsection 80TB(2) , and the matters mentioned in subsection 80TB(3) , of this Act:

(a)    an authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and

(b)    a person assisting the authorised person may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.