Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00841:section:34d:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00841
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 34D (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 249965–251359

be requested to answer questions about certain things
 (9) If a thing is:
 (a) in the possession or control of a person while the person undergoes a screening procedure in accordance with paragraph (2)(a); or
 (b) produced by a person for inspection or examination in accordance with paragraph (2)(b); or
 (c) removed by a person in accordance with subsection (4); or
 (d) given by a person to a police officer for safekeeping in accordance with subsection (5);
a police officer may request the person to answer reasonable questions about the thing.

Power to refuse entry
 (10) A police officer may refuse a person (other than an IGIS official) entry to a questioning place if:
 (a) a police officer makes a request of the person under this section; and
 (b) the person does not comply with the request.
Note: If:
(a) a person is the subject of a questioning warrant; and
(b) the person is refused entry under this subsection to the questioning place;
 the person will be taken to have failed to appear for questioning under the warrant: see subsection 34GD(2).

Exceptions
 (11) This section does not apply in relation to:
 (a) a communication device that is in the possession of, or being used lawfully by:
 (i) an ASIO employee; or
 (ii) an ASIO affiliate; or
 (iii) an IGIS official; or
 (iv) a police officer; or
 (b) a dangerous item that is in the lawful possession of a police officer.