LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 532 General powers on entry to premises
LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 532
General powers on entry to premises(1) An investigator who enters premises under this part may, for this Act, do 1 or more of the following in relation to the premises or anything at the premises:
(a) inspect or examine;
(b) take photographs, films, or audio, video or other recordings;
(c) require the occupier, or anyone at the premises, to give the investigator reasonable help to exercise a power under this part.
Note The Legislation Act
, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.
(2) A person must take all reasonable steps to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) (c).
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.