- (a) enter, inspect and search, without warrant, the protected infrastructure;
- (b) take possession of any thing found in the protected infrastructure that is reasonably believed to be connected to any contravention of this Act;
- (c) require the owner or occupier of the protected infrastructure to—
- (i) produce to the Commissioner for inspection; or
- (ii) supply the Commissioner with copies of,
any document relating to the protected infrastructure as may be in the possession, custody or control of that owner or occupier, either immediately or at such time and place as may be specified by the Commissioner.
(2) The Commissioner must not exercise the power of entry under subsection (1)(a) unless at least 24 hours’ notice of the intended entry has been given to the owner or occupier of the protected infrastructure.
(3) When exercising any power under subsection (1)(a) or (b) or section 67 (in relation to this section), the Commissioner may be accompanied or assisted by such persons as are necessary for the exercise of that power.
(4) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with any requirement under subsection (1)(c) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both.
Powers of forcible entry
67. If entry to any premises cannot be obtained under section 65 or 66, the Commissioner may do all or any of the following:
- (a) break open any outer or inner door or window leading to the premises;
- (b) forcibly enter the premises;
