Work Health and Safety Act 2011
163Powers of entry
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163 Powers of entry (1) An inspector may at any time enter a place that is, or that the inspector reasonably suspects is, a workplace. (2) An entry may be made under subsection (1) with, or without, the consent of the person with management or control of the workplace.
(3) If an inspector enters a place under subsection (1) and it is not a workplace, the inspector must leave the place immediately. (4) An inspector may enter any place if the entry is authorised by a search warrant. Note An inspector may enter residential premises to gain access to a workplace (see s 170 (c)).