Policies And Procedures Currently In Force That Are Applicable To Australian Border Force Officers In The Execution Of Warrants Issued Under S 251 Of The Act, In The Execution Of Warrants Issued…

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This operational procedure (BE-7177, approved 22 April 2025) establishes Australian Border Force protocols for employer compliance site visits to locate evidential material under the Migration Act. It covers conducting warrantless visits with consent and executing search warrants under sections 251 and 487ZC. The procedure specifies delegation requirements, identity verification, case identification criteria, and planning considerations including operational safety, use of force, work health and safety, and trespass implications. It details processes for gaining entry by consent or warrant, searching and seizing evidential material, managing seized items, handling electronic equipment with expert assistance, and questioning occupants. Post-operation requirements include after-action reviews, reporting via CCMD Portal, and ABF notebook record-keeping. The document incorporates assurance and control matrices and addresses FOI and privacy obligations in employer compliance operations.