Authorisation of powers to protect a special site or area from a terrorist act
7 Authorisation of powers to protect a special site or area from a terrorist act
The Commissioner of Police may, with the written approval of the Premier, authorise the exercise of the powers under Division 2 if the Commissioner is satisfied – on reasonable grounds that a special site or area might be at risk of a terrorist act; and that the giving of an authorisation designating the special site or area is necessary – to assist in protecting the site or area, or part of the site or area, or persons in the vicinity of the site or area from a terrorist act; or to mitigate the effects of a terrorist act on the site or area, or part of the site or area, or on persons in the vicinity of the site or area; or for the recovery of the site or area, or part of the site or area, from the effects of a terrorist act.
An authorisation must – state that it is given under this Act; and describe any special site or area, person or vehicle designated by the authorisation; and specify the date on which and time at which it begins to have effect; and specify the date on which and time at which it ceases to have effect.
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