Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00505:section:64a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00505
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 64A
Character Range: 121064–121926

64A  Power to enter premises and exercise search powers in relation to applications for approval as provider of aged care
 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) an application for approval as a provider of aged care is made under section 63B; and
 (b) the Commissioner considers that, for the purposes of making a decision on the application, it is necessary for an authorised officer to exercise powers under this Division.
 (2) An authorised officer may:
 (a) enter any premises; and
 (b) exercise the search powers in relation to the premises;
for the purposes of the Commissioner making a decision on the application.
 (3) However, an authorised officer is not authorised to enter premises unless the occupier of the premises has consented to the entry.
Note: An authorised officer must leave the premises if the consent ceases to have effect (see section 66).