(1) This section applies if:
(a) a person is empowered by this Act to enter land of which the person is not the occupier; or
(b) it is necessary or convenient for a person to enter land for the purpose of carrying out a function or duty, or exercising a power, conferred or imposed on the person by this Act.
(2) The person may enter the land despite:
(a) the land being Aboriginal land as defined in section 3 of the Aboriginal Land Act ; and
(b) the person not holding a permit under that Act to enter or remain on the land.