Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
45FDeclaration of designated areas
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45F Declaration of designated areas
45F Declaration of designated areas
A senior police officer may, by written instrument, declare any of the following places to be a designated area—
(a) public transport stations,
(b) shopping precincts,
(c) sporting venues,
(d) other public places prescribed by the regulations, including, for example, places at which the following are being or to be held—
(i) special events,
(ii) events that are part of or support the night-time economy.
s 45F: Ins 2024 No 31, Sch 1.