Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Act 2024

Before entering an investigation area under an investigation warrant, an inspector must:

announce that the inspector is authorised to enter the investigation area under section 47; and

show the inspector’s identity card to a relevant person in relation to the investigation area; and

give the relevant person an opportunity to allow entry to the investigation area.

However, an inspector is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the inspector reasonably believes that immediate entry to the investigation area is required:

to ensure the safety of an individual; or

to ensure that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.

If:

an inspector does not comply with subsection (1) because of subsection (2); and

a relevant person in relation to the investigation area is present in the investigation area;