Electoral Act 1992

If the consent is given, the authorised officer may ask the occupier to sign an acknowledgement of the consent.

The acknowledgement must state—

the purpose of the entry, including the powers to be exercised; and

the following has been explained to the occupier—

the purpose of the entry, including the powers intended to be exercised;

that the occupier is not required to consent;

that the consent may be given subject to conditions and may be withdrawn at any time; and

the occupier gives the authorised officer or another authorised officer consent to enter the place and exercise the powers; and

the time and day the consent was given; and

any conditions of the consent.

If the occupier signs the acknowledgement, the authorised officer must immediately give a copy to the occupier.

If—

an issue arises in a proceeding about whether the occupier consented to the entry; and

an acknowledgement complying with subsection (2) for the entry is not produced in evidence;