Forestry Act 1959

This section applies if a forest officer or plantation officer gives a direction under this Act to a person.

When giving the direction, the officer must—

explain why the direction has been given; and

warn the person that it is an offence to fail to comply with the direction.

However, the officer need not comply with subsection (2) if the officer reasonably considers that, in the circumstances, it is not possible to give the explanation and warning without endangering the safety of—

a person, including the officer; or

property, including State property.