Content of authorisation
5 Content of authorisation
A special powers authorisation must—
state that it is issued under this Act; and
state whether it is a preventative authorisation or an investigative authorisation; and
state whether it has been confirmed by the Police Minister and a relevant judicial officer; and
state the date and time it is issued; and
state the date and time it will cease to operate; and
describe the general nature of the terrorist act to which it applies; and
name or describe (if appropriate by using a picture, map or other visual depiction) 1 or more of the following:
an area of the State in which the powers conferred by this Act may be exercised;
a person sought in connection with the terrorist act;
a vehicle sought in connection with the terrorist act.
The person, vehicle or area is referred to in this Act as the
target of the authorisation.
An area that is the target of an authorisation must not be larger than is reasonably necessary for the prevention or investigation of the terrorist act.
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