Breadcrumb Home Resources Legal Self-help Factsheet: Police Powers To Stop and Search Factsheet: Police Powers to Stop and Search Date published 25 February 2026 Last reviewed 25 February 2026 This factsheet explains your rights when police stop, question, or search you, and how to respond safely while protecting yourself legally. Attachments Factsheet: Police Powers to Stop and Search (637.72 KB) Related resources Penalty Notices: Your Review Rights and Payment Options Inquiry into the Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026 Submission into Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
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