Classification of Publications Act 1991

An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section in relation to a particular place (other than a dwelling or that part of premises used as a dwelling).

Subject to subsection (3), the magistrate may issue the warrant if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that it is reasonably necessary that the inspector should have access to the place for the purpose of finding out whether the requirements of this Act are being complied with.

If the magistrate requires further information concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires.

The warrant must—

authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable—

to enter the place; and

to exercise the powers set out in section 24; and

state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and

specify the day (not more than 6 months after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and

state the purpose for which the warrant is issued.