New South Wales Consolidated Acts

TERRORISM (POLICE POWERS) ACT 2002 - SECT 6

6 Authorisation of special powers to investigate terrorist act in the immediate period after its occurrence

An authorisation for the exercise of the special powers conferred by this Part may also be given in accordance with this Division if the police officer giving the authorisation:

(a) is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that a terrorist act has been committed, and

(b) is satisfied that the exercise of those powers will substantially assist in apprehending the persons responsible for committing the terrorist act.