72K Limit on power to arrest If a member of the Defence Force arrests a person under section 72P (which deals with trespass), he or she must, as soon as practicable after the arrest, bring the person, or cause the person to be brought, before: (a) a member or special member of the Australian Federal Police; or (b) a member of the police force of a State or Territory. Note 1: The Crimes Act 1914 provides for arrest powers of police officers and how arrested persons are to be dealt with. Note 2: The Australian Federal Police Act 1979 provides for arrest powers of protective service officers and how arrested persons are to be dealt with.

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