5Authorisation of powers to ensure the safety of persons attending events from a terrorist act

5 Authorisation of powers to ensure the safety of persons attending events from a terrorist act

(1)  The Commissioner of Police may, with the written approval of the Premier, authorise the exercise of the powers under Division 2 if the Commissioner is satisfied –

(a) that an event is taking place in Tasmania or is likely to take place in Tasmania in the near future; and

(b) that the event involves, or is likely to involve, the attendance of prominent persons or of a large number of people; and

(c) on reasonable grounds that the event because of its nature might be at risk of a terrorist act; and

(d) that the giving of an authorisation designating –

(i) the area in which the event is taking place or is likely to take place; or

(ii) any other area in which an activity connected with the event is taking place or is likely to take place –

is necessary to ensure the safety of persons attending the event from a terrorist act.

(2)  An authorisation must –

(a) state that it is given under this Act; and

(b) describe the general nature of the event to which it applies; and

(c) describe any area, person or vehicle designated by the authorisation; and

(d) specify the date on which and time at which it begins to have effect; and

(e) specify the date on which and time at which it ceases to have effect, not being later than 24 hours after the scheduled completion time of the event.

| Note: The period for which an authorisation has effect may be extended, or further extended, under section 11 . |