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Court Security Act 2017
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20 Power to give reasonable directions
(1) A security officer may give to a person entering or on court premises a direction reasonably necessary to ensure safety, good order or security on court premises.
(2) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, contravene a direction given under subsection (1) .
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.