State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971

This section applies if an authorised officer intends to ask an occupier of a place to consent to the officer entering the place under section 157AF(1)(a).

For the purpose of asking the occupier for the consent, the authorised officer may, without the occupier’s consent or a warrant—

enter land around premises at the place to an extent that is reasonable to contact the occupier; or

enter a part of the place that the officer considers the public may enter if wanting to speak to the occupier.

Before asking for the consent, the authorised officer must—

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

tell the occupier that—

the occupier is not required to consent; and

the consent may be given subject to conditions and may be withdrawn at any time.