I read in the paper that if the police think you have been involved in illegal activity they can restrain your property without even telling you. Is this true?
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Answer by Andrea Stein, Brisbane 4000 QLD
- There is no requirement under the confiscation regime for the authorities to give you notice.
- If police suspect there is a connection between you or your property and the commission of a crime they can apply to the court for a warrant to restrain your property without first notifying you.