Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454:section:167
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00454
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 167
Character Range: 291827–292567

167  Screening officers' power to physically restrain persons
 (1) A screening officer may physically restrain a person if:
 (a) the screening officer reasonably suspects that the person is committing, or has committed, an offence against this Act; and
 (b) the screening officer reasonably believes it is necessary to do so in order to:
 (i) ensure that a person who is not cleared is not in a cleared area; or
 (ii) maintain the integrity of a cleared area.
 (2) If a person is restrained under subsection (1), the screening officer may detain the person until the person can be dealt with by a law enforcement officer.

Part 9—Reporting maritime transport or offshore facility security incidents

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