Police Administration Act 1978
147HApplication of Division
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147H Application of Division (1) This Division applies in relation to any place (including a public place and private premises) despite any other law in force in the Territory, including the common law. (2) This Division does not require a member of the Police Force to obtain a search warrant in relation to a place before establishing it as a crime scene or exercising crime scene powers at the place. (3) However, this Division does not prevent a member of the Police Force from applying for a search warrant, or exercising any other power, under this Act at or in relation to a place (including a crime scene), and does not affect the exercise of the power.