Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003
Subdiv 3Recording of questioning 213
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Subdivision 3—Recording of questioning 213
13ZNH Definitions 213
13ZNI Digital recordings 215
13ZNJ Recording of questioning 215
13ZNK Person questioned to be given copy of recordings 216
13ZNL Evidence of representations 217
13ZNM Offences in relation to recordings 218
13ZNN Court may give directions in relation to a recording 220
13ZNO Retention of copy of recording 221
Division 6—Miscellaneous 222
13ZO Standard of proof 222
13ZP Nature of proceedings 222
13ZQ Police detaining person under a preventative detention order 223
13ZS Ombudsman etc. functions and powers not affected 224
13ZT Law relating to legal professional privilege and client legal privilege not affected 224
Part 3—Police powers to detain and decontaminate 225
14 Interpretation 225
15 Definitions 225
16 Authorisation 226
17 How may an authorisation be given? 226
18 What is authorised? 227
18A Requests for communication and medical treatment by persons detained 229
19 When does an authorisation lapse? 230
20 Extended authorisation 230
21 Use of reasonable and necessary force 231
Part 3A—Special police powers 232
Division 1—Preliminary 232
21A Definitions 232
21AB Deputy Commissioners may exercise powers of Chief Commissioner 233
Division 2—Authorisation to exercise special powers 233
21B Authorisation of special powers to protect persons attending events from a terrorist act 233
21C Extension of authorisation under section 21B 237
21D Authorisation of special powers to prevent, or reduce the impact of, a terrorist act 238
21E Authorisation of special powers relating to the investigation of, or recovery from, a terrorist act 241
21F Authorisation of special powers to protect essential services from a terrorist act 244
21G Persons, vehicles or areas targeted by authorisation 246
21H How authorisation may be given 246
21I Duration of authorisation 247
21IA Variation of interim authorisation 249
21IB Premier may delegate power to approve interim authorisation 249
21J Interim authorisations not open to challenge 249
21K Exercise of special powers by police officers and protective services officers 250
21L Power to give directions to public entities 251