Crimes Act 1900

On application under section 252N (1), the Magistrates Court may make a fortification removal order in relation to premises if satisfied that—

the premises are fortified; and

there are reasonable grounds to believe the premises are, have been or will be used in relation to a fortification offence; and

it is necessary for the chief police officer to have uninvited access to the premises in relation to the offence.

On application under section 252N (2), the Magistrates Court may vary a fortification removal order if satisfied that the variation sought is necessary or otherwise appropriate.

A fortification removal order, including an order as varied, must—

identify the premises; and

describe the fortification; and

set out whether the fortification is to be removed by 1 or both of the following:

removing a structure or device that forms all or part of the fortification;

modifying a structure or device that forms all or part of the fortification; and

state the compliance period for removal of the fortification; and

state that the fortification must not be replaced or restored; and

set out the powers of the police to—

inspect a fortification under section 252R; and

remove a fortification under section 252S.