Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006
91Disposal of seized property on application to court
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91 Disposal of seized property on application to court (1) On application by an interested person, a court may, order that property seized by a police officer exercising a power under this part— (a) be delivered to the person who appears to be lawfully entitled to the property; or (b) if that person cannot be ascertained—be dealt with as the court considers appropriate. (2) On application under subsection (1), the court may do 1 or more of the following: (a) adjust rights to property as between people who appear to be lawfully entitled to the same property or the same or different parts of property; (b) make a finding or order about the ownership and delivery of property; (c) make a finding or order about the liability for and payment of expenses incurred in keeping property in police custody;
Authorised special powers—miscellaneous Division 3.5 (d) if the person who is lawfully entitled to the property cannot be ascertained—order that the property be forfeited to the Territory; (e) make incidental or ancillary orders.