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What are my rights if stopped by police in Australia? - Australia Explained: Waa maxay xuquuqdaydu haddii booliiska Australia i joojiyo?
07 August 2026

What are my rights if stopped by police in Australia? - Australia Explained: Waa maxay xuquuqdaydu haddii booliiska Australia i joojiyo?

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Police officers have a range of operational powers they can exercise under legislation, including to ask questions, give ‘move on’ directions and conduct searches. Here’s what you need to know about your basic rights and obligations in a police interaction. - Booliiska Australia waxay leeyihiin awoodo kala duwan oo sharcigu u oggol yahay inay isticmaalaan, sida inay su’aalo ku weydiiyaan, inay kugu amraan inaad goob ka dhaqaaqdo, ama inay ku baaraan. Halkan waxaannu kuugu sharraxaynaa xuquuqdaada aasaasiga ah iyo waajibaadka ku saaran marka aad boolis la macaamilayso.