State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971

If the occupier of a place gives an authorised officer consent to the entry of the place, the officer may ask the occupier to sign an acknowledgement of the consent.

The acknowledgement must state—

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

that the occupier has been given an explanation about the purpose of the entry, including the powers intended to be exercised; and

that the occupier has been told—

that the occupier is not required to consent; and

that the consent may be given subject to conditions and may be withdrawn at any time; and

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

any conditions of the consent; and

the time and day the consent was given.

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

If—

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

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