Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
175Power to seize evidence etc.
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175 Power to seize evidence etc. (1) An inspector who enters a workplace under section 163 may seize anything (including a document) at the place if the inspector reasonably believes the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act. (2) An inspector who enters a place with a search warrant may seize the evidence for which the warrant was issued. (3) An inspector may also seize anything else at the place if the inspector reasonably believes: (a) the thing is evidence of an offence against this Act; and (b) the seizure is necessary to prevent the thing being hidden, lost or destroyed or used to continue or repeat the offence.