❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on which statutes allow officers to enter private property, with and without a warrant, focusing on the distinction between residential and other private property. The response details relevant legislation for the Department of Justice, WA Electoral Commission, and Local Government Act.
AnsweredQoN 2036Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 September 2003
Member
Portfolio
Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs
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(b) without a warrant?
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Answered
4 December 2003
Response time
78 days
(b) other private property?
See attached document. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (1) (a) On basis that “private property” includes all of the grounds and out buildings, but not the dwelling, which is accorded special status, the following statutes allow officers of the department to enter private property with a warrant: Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 (WA) and Local Courts Act 1904 (WA). (b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (1) (a) On basis that “private property” includes all of the grounds and out buildings, but not the dwelling, which is accorded special status, the following statutes allow officers of the department to enter private property with a warrant: Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 (WA) and Local Courts Act 1904 (WA). (b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(1) (a) On basis that “private property” includes all of the grounds and out buildings, but not the dwelling, which is accorded special status, the following statutes allow officers of the department to enter private property with a warrant: Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 (WA) and Local Courts Act 1904 (WA). (b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
See attached document. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (1) (a) On basis that “private property” includes all of the grounds and out buildings, but not the dwelling, which is accorded special status, the following statutes allow officers of the department to enter private property with a warrant: Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 (WA) and Local Courts Act 1904 (WA). (b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (1) (a) On basis that “private property” includes all of the grounds and out buildings, but not the dwelling, which is accorded special status, the following statutes allow officers of the department to enter private property with a warrant: Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 (WA) and Local Courts Act 1904 (WA). (b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(1) (a) On basis that “private property” includes all of the grounds and out buildings, but not the dwelling, which is accorded special status, the following statutes allow officers of the department to enter private property with a warrant: Supreme Court Act 1935 (WA), District Court of Western Australia Act 1969 (WA) and Local Courts Act 1904 (WA). (b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(b) The same statutes as outlined in (a). (2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(2) For the service and execution of court processes. (3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
(3) No. However a private dwelling has a special status. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS 1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION 1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
LEGAL AID WA 1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER 1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
1 – 3 Not applicable. W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
W.A. ELECTORAL COMMISSION Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
Electoral Act 1907 1. Section 175W details investigative powers in relation to the disclosure of gifts, income and expenditure by candidates, groups and parties. An authorised person may serve notice requiring the production of documents and requiring attendance to give evidence in relation to possible contravention of the offence provisions set out in section 175U. 2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
2. Section 175W(8), (9), (10), (11), (12) and (13) sets out the authority of a police officer to apply to a judge for a warrant to enter property, to search for evidence and to seize documents in relation to a possible contravention of section 175U. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other private property in relation to these provisions. Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
Local Government Act 1995 1. While this statute is not under the control of the Minister for Electoral Affairs, the Electoral Commissioner is authorised under section 4.96 to investigate whether misconduct, malpractice or maladministration has occurred in relation to elections under this Act. 2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
2. The Electoral Commissioner’s powers in this regard are then set out in Part 8, Division 1 of the Act. This includes the power to enter property under section 8.6, either where the owner has consented or does not object, or alternatively where the entry is authorised by the warrant of a justice under section 8.8. 3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
3. The legislation does not distinguish between private residential property and other property in relation to these provisions.
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