Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current Acts(1) If the presiding member considers it desirable for the purposes of a proceeding, the Tribunal may—
(a) enter and inspect any land or building either in the presence of, or without, the parties; or
(b) authorise a member of staff of the Tribunal or other person to enter and inspect any land or building for the purpose of preparing a report to the Tribunal; or
(c) order an occupier of land or buildings relevant to the proceeding to give a person who is to give evidence in the proceeding reasonable access to the land or buildings.
(2) If land or a building is occupied by a person who is not a party, a power of entry under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may only be exercised—
(a) with the consent of the occupier; or
(b) after 2 days' notice has been given to the occupier.
(3) A power of entry and inspection under subsection (1)(a) must be exercised by all members of the Tribunal in a proceeding together, unless the presiding member directs otherwise.
(4) A power of entry under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may be exercised at any reasonable time.
(5) A person must not—
(a) obstruct or hinder; or
(b) refuse access to any land or buildings to—
a person exercising a power of entry and inspection under this section.
Penalty: Level 9 imprisonment (6 months maximum) or a level 9 fine (60 penalty units maximum) or both.