Entry on Aboriginal land

In force

(1)

This section applies if:

(a) a person is empowered by this Act to enter land of which the person is not the occupier; or

(b) it is necessary or convenient for a person to enter land for the purpose of carrying out a function or duty, or exercising a power, conferred or imposed on the person by this Act.

(2)

The person may enter the land despite:

(a) the land being Aboriginal land as defined in section 3 of the Aboriginal Land Act 1978; and

(b) the person not holding a permit under that Act to enter or remain on the land.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory statement Second reading speech

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