185Direction to give name and address

185 Direction to give name and address (1) This section applies if an authorised person believes on reasonable grounds that a person— (a) has committed, is committing or is about to commit an offence against this Act; or (b) may be able to assist in the investigation of an offence against

(2) The authorised person may direct the person to immediately give the authorised person any of the following: (a) the person’s full name; (b) the person’s home address; (c) evidence of the person’s full name or home address. Note 1 The authorised person must first show the person their identity card (see s 174). Note 2 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement or give false or misleading information (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4). (3) If an authorised person gives a direction to a person, the authorised person must tell the person that it is an offence if the person fails to comply with the direction. (4) If an authorised person gives a direction to a person, the authorised person must give the direction in a language, or in a way of communicating, that the authorised person believes on reasonable grounds the person is likely to understand.