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Census and Statistics Act 1905
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#### 18 Powers of entry
(1) The Statistician or an authorized officer may, at all reasonable times, enter any premises included in a prescribed class of premises for the purpose of:
(a) supplying persons with forms;
(b) collecting forms that have been supplied to persons; and
(c) making inquiries for the purposes of this Act.
(2) In subsection (1), premises means premises other than:
(a) a dwelling‑house (including a flat or home unit); or
(b) a part of any other premises that is separately occupied or used for the purposes of the residence or sleeping accommodation of a person or persons.