Victorian Numbered Acts

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2004 (NO 107 OF 2004) - SECT 105

    (1)     Before executing a search warrant, the inspector named in the warrant or an assistant to the inspector must—

        (a)     announce that he or she is authorised by the warrant to enter the place; and

        (b)     give any person at the place an opportunity to allow that entry.

    (2)     However, the inspector or an assistant to the inspector need not comply with sub-section (1) if he or she believes on reasonable grounds that immediate entry to the place is needed to ensure—

        (a)     the safety of any person; or

        (b)     that the effective execution of the warrant is not frustrated.