Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00118:section:48
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00118
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 48
Character Range: 57847–58552

48  Entering premises by consent or under a warrant
 (1) If an authorised person suspects on reasonable grounds that there may be evidential material on any premises, the authorised person may:
 (a) enter the premises; and
 (b) exercise the investigation powers.
Note: The investigation powers are set out in sections 49, 50, 51 and 52.
 (2) However, an authorised person is not authorised to enter the premises unless:
 (a) the occupier of the premises has consented to the entry; or
 (b) the entry is made under an investigation warrant.
Note: If entry to the premises is with the occupier's consent, the authorised person must leave the premises if the consent ceases to have effect (see section 55).