63Definitions—pt 3

63 Definitions—pt 3 In this part: investigative authorisation means an investigative authorisation given by an order under section 73. preventative authorisation means a preventative authorisation given by an order under section 66. special powers authorisation means— (a) preventative authorisation; or (b) investigative authorisation. target area, in relation to a special powers authorisation, means an area named or described as a target area in the authorisation. target person, in relation to a special powers authorisation, means a person named or described as a target person in the authorisation. target vehicle, in relation to a special powers authorisation, means a vehicle named or described as a target vehicle in the authorisation. vehicle means anything designed or used to transport a person or goods by road, rail, air or water.

Division 3.2 Special powers authorisation—preventative authorisation Division 3.2 Special powers authorisation— preventative authorisation 64 Applying for preventative authorisation (1) The chief police officer may apply to the Supreme Court or the Magistrates Court for a preventative authorisation. (2) The chief police officer may make the application only if— (a) the chief police officer believes, on reasonable grounds, that a terrorist act is happening or will happen some time within the next 14 days; and (b) the chief police officer is satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that the authorisation would substantially assist in preventing the terrorist act, reducing its impact or both; and (c) the making of the application has been approved, in writing, by the Chief Minister.