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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.



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