15Arrangements for security of Parliamentary zone

15 Arrangements for security of Parliamentary zone

15 Arrangements for security of Parliamentary zone

(1) The Presiding Officers may make general or particular arrangements with the Commissioner of Police for police officers to take measures:

(a) to preserve security within the Parliamentary zone, and

(b) to restrict public access to any part of the Parliamentary zone on ceremonial occasions connected with Parliament or in the event of an actual, threatened or anticipated disturbance, whether or not directed at Parliament or any members of Parliament.

(2) The Presiding Officers may make general or particular arrangements with the chief executive officers of the State Library of New South Wales, Sydney Hospital and any other organisation responsible for any part of the Parliamentary zone to assist police officers in carrying out any arrangements referred to in subsection (1).