35BC  Constable may assist the authorised agency

• (1)

  If an entity refuses or fails to provide an approved staff member of the authorised agency with access to premises when required to do so under subsection 35BB(1):

  • (a)

    the approved staff member may enter the premises for the purposes of the authorised agency complying with the request mentioned in that subsection; and

  • (b)

    a constable may:

    • (i)

      assist the approved staff member in gaining access to the premises by using reasonable force against property; and

    • (ii)

      if necessary for the purposes of so assisting the approved staff member—enter the premises.

• (2)

  If an approved staff member of the authorised agency has entered premises for the purposes of the authorised agency complying with a request under section 35AX, a constable may:

  • (a)

    assist the authorised agency in complying with the request by using reasonable force against property located on the premises; and

  • (b)

    for the purposes of so assisting the authorised agency—enter the premises.