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Corrections Management Act 2007
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27 Emergency powers
(1) While an emergency is declared under section 26 in relation to a
correctional centre, the director-general may do 1 or more of the
(a) restrict any work or activity at the centre;
(b) restrict access in, or to or from, the centre or any part of the
centre;
(c) restrict communications between a detainee and anyone else;
(d) authorise a police officer or public servant to exercise any
function exercisable by a corrections officer under this Act in
accordance with any direction by the director-general.
(2) The director-general must ensure that action taken under this section
is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.