7Authorisation of powers to protect a special site or area from a terrorist act

7 Authorisation of powers to protect a special site or area 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) on reasonable grounds that a special site or area might be at risk of a terrorist act; and

(b) that the giving of an authorisation designating the special site or area is necessary –

(i) to assist in protecting the site or area, or part of the site or area, or persons in the vicinity of the site or area from a terrorist act; or

(ii) to mitigate the effects of a terrorist act on the site or area, or part of the site or area, or on persons in the vicinity of the site or area; or

(iii) for the recovery of the site or area, or part of the site or area, from the effects of a terrorist act.

(2)  An authorisation must –

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

(b) describe any special site or area, person or vehicle designated by the authorisation; and

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

(d) specify the date on which and time at which it ceases to have effect.