STATE BUILDINGS PROTECTIVE SECURITY ACT 1983 Reprinted as in force on 1 January 2011 Reprint No. 4B > TABLE OF PROVISIONS Contents Part 1--Preliminary 1. Short title 2. Commencement 3. Definitions 4. Meaning of state building 4A. Meaning of belongings Part 2--Protective security service 5. Establishment of protective security service 6. Administration of protective security service 7. Appointment of protective security officers 8. Training of senior protective security officers 9. Standard of fitness and propriety 10. Appointment of senior protective security officers 10A. Identity cards for security officers 10B. Security officers to be in uniform except in limited circumstances 10C. Security officer to give notice of damage 10D. Compensation 11. Officers employed under Public Service Act 13. Oath of protective security officer 14. Oath of senior protective security officer 15. Justice to administer oaths 16. Taking of oath deemed to make agreement Part 3--Functions and powers of officers Division 1--Functions 18. Functions of security officers Division 2--Powers of senior protective security officers 18A. Powers only to be exercised by senior protective security officers 19. Powers of senior protective security officer 20. Authority to demand identification 21. State buildings with electronic screening devices and use of the devices 21A. Security officer may ask entrant to remove outer garment etc. 21B. Examination of entrant and outer garments and other matters 21C. Examination by person of same sex 21D. Direction by senior protective security officer to leave building 21E. Security officer to return entrant's deposited belongings Division 3--Limitation on exercise of certain powers under div 2 21F. Entrant to be told about refusing to be examined or asking for examination to stop 21G. Power to examine must not be exercised in certain circumstances 21H. Various limits on security officer examining outer garment 21I. Limits on touching garments worn by entrant 21J. Warning to comply with demand or direction Division 4--Other miscellaneous powers and provisions 22. Seizure of firearms etc. 23. Refusal of entry to and removal from building 24. Authority to detain offenders and suspects 28. Prescribed powers additional to other powers 29. Offence to assault or resist officer Part 4--Miscellaneous provisions 29A. Security services provided by other than the protective security service 30. Officer to surrender equipment 31. Exclusion of liability 32. Offence provision and proceedings therefor 33. Regulation-making power Part 5--Transitional provisions 34. References to Law Courts and State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983 Endnotes - LONG TITLE An Act to provide for the security of state buildings and other buildings 1 Short title This Act may be cited as the State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983. 2 Commencement (1) Section 1 and this section shall commence on the day this Act is assented to for and on behalf of Her Majesty. (2) Except as is provided by subsection (1), the provisions of this Act shall commence on a date to be appointed by proclamation. (3) The date so appointed is in this Act referred to as the date of commencement of this Act. 3 Definitions In this Act-- administrator means the person appointed under section 6 to administer the protective security service. belongings, of an entrant, see section 4A. commissioner means the commissioner of the police service for the time being appointed under the Police Service Administration Act 1990. convicted includes being found guilty by a court on a plea of guilty or otherwise, even though a conviction is not recorded. electronic screening, of an entrant or an entrant's belongings, means using an electronic screening device, mentioned in section 21(1)(b), in relation to the entrant or belongings. entrant means a person in, or about to enter, a state building. explosive substance means a substance that is or contains an explosive within the meaning of the Explosives Act 1999. firearm means a firearm within the meaning of the Weapons Act 1990. noxious or offensive substance means a thing made or adapted, or intended for use by the person possessing the thing, for 1 or more of the following purposes-- (a) assaulting someone else, other than for causing injury to or for incapacitating the other person; (b) damaging property; (c) disrupting business conducted by the State, or a non-commercial authority of the State, in a state building, including, for example, interrupting court proceedings. Examples of noxious or offensive substances-- blood or paint in a plastic or paper wrapping intended to burst on impact when thrown at someone else or a solid object offensive weapon means anything made or adapted for use for causing injury to or for incapacitating a person or intended by the person in possession of it for such a use. outer garment includes a cloak, coat and jacket. precincts means, in relation to a building-- (a) any forecourt or other court used in conjunction with the building; and (b) any yard or area used in conjunction with the building or adjacent to the building; in either case within boundaries prescribed in respect of a particular building by the regulations or in the absence of such prescription up to the alignment of any public vehicular or pedestrian way adjacent to the building but including any wall or fence along the alignment; and (c) any area above or below the ground adjacent to the walls, roof or foundations of the building. proscribed matter means-- (a) an explosive substance; or (b) a firearm; or (c) a noxious or offensive substance; or (d) an offensive weapon. protective security service means the State Government Protective Security Service constituted as provided for by section 5. security of a state building includes-- (a) the safety of entrants to the building; and (b) the safety of things in, or about to be brought into, the building. security officer means-- (a) a person appointed under section 7 as a senior protective security officer (in training) or a protective security officer; or (b) a person appointed under section 10 as a senior protective security officer. state building see section 4. vehicle includes a boat, caravan, trailer and wheelchair. 4 Meaning of state building (1) A state building means-- (a) if the building is not occupied--a building, or part of a building, owned by the State or a non-commercial authority of the State; or (b) in any other case--a building, or part of a building, occupied by the State or a non-commercial authority of the State. Example of paragraph (b)-- a building leased by the State and used for a court of record of the State (2) A state building includes the precincts of the building. (3) If a state building is constituted by only part of a building, a reference to a state building, or to a state building and its precincts, includes the areas of the building the State or a non-commercial authority of the State may lawfully use together with other owners or occupiers of the building. (4) Also, a state building includes a building and its precincts, or part of a building and its precincts, declared under a regulation to be a state building. (5) However, a regulation may only declare a building and its precincts, or part of a building and its precincts, to be a state building if-- (a) the building or part is to be used for an activity with which the State is directly concerned; and (b) the regulation provides for its expiry at a stated time. Example of subsection (5)-- If the leader of another country is to visit 1 of Queensland's privately owned resorts and the State has or shares responsibility for the security of the leader, the part of the resort occupied by the leader may be declared a state building for the stated time of the leader's stay at the resort. (6) In this section-- non-commercial authority of the State means an authority of the State that is non-commercial within the meaning of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cwlth), section 2C. 4A Meaning of belongings The following things are belongings of an entrant even if the entrant does not own, or have a right to use, the things-- (a) an article worn by the entrant; (b) an article carried by the entrant, including, for example, an article in the pockets of the entrant's clothing; (c) an article pushed or pulled by the entrant; (d) a vehicle driven by the entrant or another vehicle towed by a vehicle driven by the entrant; (e) the contents of an article or vehicle mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d). 5 Establishment of protective security service (1) There shall be established as soon as practicable after the date of commencement of this Act the State Government Protective Security Service. (2) The protective security service shall consist of all persons who hold appointments as any of the following-- (a) senior protective security officer; (b) senior protective security officer (in training); (c) protective security officer. (3) The primary purpose of the service is to provide services for the security of state buildings. 6 Administration of protective security service (1) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, appoint a fit and proper person to administer the protective security service. (2) The person so appointed shall, for so long as the person holds the appointment, administer the service subject to the Minister. 7 Appointment of protective security officers The Minister may from time to time, upon the recommendation of the chief executive of the department, appoint fit and proper persons, other than police officers, to be-- (a) protective security officers; or (b) senior protective security officers (in training). 8 Training of senior protective security officers (1) The administrator and the commissioner may arrange for any senior protective security officer (in training), any protective security officer and any other person, other than a police officer, to undergo a course of training at the Police Academy at Brisbane to qualify the officer or person for appointment as a senior protective security officer. (2) The commissioner may, in respect of any officer or person referred to in subsection (1) who has successfully completed the course of training referred to in that subsection, notify the Minister, in writing, that such officer or person is, in the commissioner's opinion-- (a) qualified for appointment as a senior protective security officer; and (b) is a fit and proper person to hold such an appointment. 9 Standard of fitness and propriety (1) A person shall not be deemed to be a fit and proper person for appointment as a member of the protective security service-- (a) if the person has been convicted in Queensland of a crime or misdemeanour or elsewhere than in Queensland, of an offence that, if it had been committed in Queensland, would constitute a crime or misdemeanour; and (b) unless the person is of good character. (2) A person shall not be deemed to be a fit and proper person for appointment as-- (a) a protective security officer; or (b) a senior protective security officer (in training) or a senior protective security officer; unless the officer's physique and state of physical fitness comply with the standard prescribed therefor in relation to protective security officers or, as the case may be, senior protective security officers. 10 Appointment of senior protective security officers Where the Minister has been notified as referred to in section 8(2) the Minister may, upon the recommendation of the chief executive of the department, appoint the person to whom the notification relates as a senior protective security officer. 10A Identity cards for security officers (1) The administrator must issue an identity card to each security officer. (2) The identity card must-- (a) state the security officer's name; and (b) contain a photograph, and the signature, of the security officer; and (c) identify the person the subject of the identity card as a senior protective security officer, senior protective security officer (in training) or a protective security officer. (3) A person who ceases to be a security officer must return the person's identity card to the administrator as soon as practicable after ceasing to be a security officer. Maximum penalty--10 penalty units. (4) Subsection (3) does not apply to a person if the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. 10B Security officers to be in uniform except in limited circumstances (1) A security officer (other than a senior protective security officer), who is not wearing the uniform decided for the officer under a regulation, may not exercise a power under part 3, divisions 1 and 2, in relation to a person. (2) A senior protective security officer, who is not wearing the uniform decided for the officer under a regulation, may exercise a power in relation to a person only if the officer first produces the officer's identity card for inspection by the person. (3) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to comply with subsection (2) before exercising the power, the senior protective security officer must comply with the subsection at the first reasonable opportunity. 10C Security officer to give notice of damage (1) A security officer who, in the exercise of a power under section 21A or 21B, damages an entrant's belongings must immediately give written notice of the particulars of the damage to the entrant. (2) If, for any reason, it is not practicable to give the notice to the entrant, the security officer must-- (a) leave the notice on the damaged belongings; and (b) ensure the notice is left-- (i) in a reasonably secure way; and (ii) in a conspicuous position. 10D Compensation (1) An entrant may claim compensation from the State for damage to the entrant's belongings if the entrant incurs a loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under section 21A or 21B. (2) A payment for compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding brought in a court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of compensation. (3) A court may order the payment for compensation for the loss or expense only if it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. (4) This section applies despite section 31. (5) In this section-- entrant includes a person who was an entrant of a state building at the time the person's belongings were damaged or allegedly damaged. 11 Officers employed under Public Service Act Senior protective security officers, senior protective security officers (in training), and protective security officers are to be employed under the Public Service Act 2008. 13 Oath of protective security officer (1) A person appointed as a protective security officer, before acting as such, shall take and subscribe the following oath-- 'I, (name of appointee), swear by Almighty God that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second and Her Heirs and Successors according to law in the office of protective security officer without favour or affection, malice or ill will, from this date and until I am lawfully discharged from the State Government Protective Security Service, and that while I continue to be a protective security officer I will, to the best of my skill and knowledge, discharge all the duties lawfully imposed on me faithfully and according to law. So help me God.'. (2) If any person required by subsection (1) to take and subscribe the oath therein provided refuses or fails to take or subscribe the oath the person's appointment as a protective security officer shall be thereby terminated. 14 Oath of senior protective security officer (1) A person appointed as a senior protective security officer, before acting as such, shall take and subscribe the following oath-- 'I, (name of appointee), swear by Almighty God that I will well and truly serve our Sovereign Lady Queen Elizabeth the Second and Her Heirs and Successors according to law in the office of senior protective security officer without favour or affection, malice or ill will, from this date and until I cease to hold that office, and that while I continue to hold that office I will to the best of my power cause the peace to be kept and preserved and prevent all offences against all persons in state buildings or against the properties of Her Majesty or the persons and will, to the best of my skill and knowledge, discharge all the duties of that office faithfully and according to law. So help me God.'. (2) If any person required by subsection (1) to take and subscribe the oath therein provided refuses or fails to take or subscribe the oath the person's appointment as a senior protective security officer shall thereby be terminated. 15 Justice to administer oaths (1) An oath required by section 13 or 14 shall be administered by a justice of the peace and shall be subscribed before the justice. (2) The oath when subscribed shall be forwarded to the Minister. 16 Taking of oath deemed to make agreement Every person who takes and subscribes the oath required by section 13 or 14 shall be deemed to have thereby entered into an agreement in writing with the Crown and to be bound by that agreement to serve Her Majesty in terms of the oath-- (a) in the case of an oath required by section 13--as a protective security officer in whatever capacity the officer may be required to serve at anytime; or (b) in the case of an oath required by section 14--in the office of senior protective security officer; in consideration of the wage or salary payable to the officer at the rate of pay applicable at the material time to an officer of the officer's description and rank. 18 Functions of security officers (1) The primary function of security officers is to carry into effect the systems formulated for the security of state buildings, including, for example, the systems for the entry of vehicles into state buildings and the parking of the vehicles. (2) Also, the functions may include providing services, on a commercial basis, for a building (other than a state building) under a contract the State has entered into for providing the services. (3) However, if the protective security service is providing a service for a building (other than a state building), security officers may not exercise a power under this part in relation to the building. (4) The functions of security officers may include the following-- (a) another function given to security officers under another Act; (b) the exercise of a power delegated to security officers under another Act, including, for example, the exercise of a power delegated under the Corrective Services Act 2006, section 309. 18A Powers only to be exercised by senior protective security officers The powers under this division may only be exercised by a senior protective security officer unless a provision expressly provides that another security officer or person may exercise the power. 19 Powers of senior protective security officer Every person who holds an appointment as a senior protective security officer shall have and may exercise in relation to a state building all the powers and authorities of a police officer, except the power of arrest, and in relation to the exercise of those powers and authorities shall have all the immunities of a police officer. 20 Authority to demand identification (1) A senior protective security officer may, subject to the regulations, demand of a person in or about to enter a state building-- (a) the person's name and address; or (b) evidence of the person's name and address; or (c) the person's reason for being in, or about to enter, the state building. (2) A person who in response to a demand made under subsection (1)-- (a) refuses or fails to supply the information sought or any particular thereof; (b) supplies information that is false; (c) refuses or fails to provide the evidence sought or any part thereof; (d) provides as evidence of the person's name or address material that is false; commits an offence against this Act unless, in the case referred to in provision (c), the person has a reasonable excuse therefor. Maximum penalty--10 penalty units. 21 State buildings with electronic screening devices and use of the devices (1) This section applies if the systems for the security of a state building involve-- (a) the presence of a security officer in the building; and (b) the use of 1 or more of the following electronic screening devices-- (i) a device through which an entrant walks, that detects metal or other substances (a walk-through detector); (ii) a device through which an entrant's belongings are passed and X-rayed (an X-ray machine); (iii) a device, held by a security officer and passed over or around an entrant or an entrant's belongings, that detects metal or other substances (a hand held scanner). (2) A security officer may ask an entrant of the building to do 1 or more of the following-- (a) to walk through a walk-through detector; (b) to pass the entrant's belongings through an X-ray machine; (c) to allow the officer to pass a hand held scanner in close proximity to the entrant; (d) to allow the officer to pass a hand held scanner in close proximity to the entrant's belongings. (3) A senior protective security officer may direct an entrant of whom a request has been made under subsection (2) to do 1 or more of the things mentioned in the subsection if the senior protective security officer is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the entrant failed to comply with the request. 21A Security officer may ask entrant to remove outer garment etc. (1) This section applies if-- (a) a security officer reasonably considers it necessary to make a request under subsection (2) in relation to an entrant or an entrant's belongings, whether or not the entrant or belongings have been subjected to electronic screening; and (b) the security officer tells the entrant about the grounds for making the request. (2) The security officer may ask the entrant to do 1 or more of the following-- (a) allow the officer to inspect the entrant's belongings; (b) remove 1 or more outer garments worn by the entrant as specified by the officer; (c) remove all articles from the pockets of the entrant's clothing; (d) open an article for inspection; (e) open a vehicle or a part of it for inspection; (f) remove an article from the vehicle as specified by the officer; (g) for a belonging of an entrant-- (i) if the belonging is a vehicle--park it in a place specified by the officer; or (ii) if the security officer reasonably believes the belonging to be capable of concealing a proscribed matter-- deposit the belonging in a place specified by the officer. (3) A senior protective security officer may direct an entrant of whom a request has been made under subsection (2) to do 1 or more of the things mentioned in the subsection if the senior protective security officer is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the entrant failed to comply with the request. 21B Examination of entrant and outer garments and other matters (1) This section applies if a senior protective security officer gives a direction to an entrant under section 21A(3). (2) The senior protective security officer may do 1 or more of the following-- (a) examine an outer garment removed by the entrant; (b) touch the garments worn by the entrant to the extent reasonably necessary to detect articles carried by the entrant; (c) remove and inspect a detected article; (d) inspect a vehicle or a part of it; (e) inspect an article in a vehicle or an article removed from it by the entrant; (f) remove an article from a vehicle and inspect the article. (3) In this section-- inspect, an article, includes open the article and examine its contents. 21C Examination by person of same sex (1) A senior protective security officer may, under section 21B(2)(b), touch the garments worn by an entrant only if the officer is the same sex as the entrant. (2) If the senior protective security officer is not the same sex as the entrant-- (a) the officer may arrange for another security officer of the same sex as the entrant or, if no other security officer is available, an adult person of the same sex as the entrant, to exercise the power at the direction of the senior protective security officer; and (b) the other security officer or person may exercise the power. 21D Direction by senior protective security officer to leave building (1) A senior protective security officer may direct an entrant to leave a state building immediately, and to take the entrant's belongings out of the building, if the entrant fails-- (a) to comply with a demand under section 20, or a direction under section 21(3) or 21A(3); or (b) to permit the officer to exercise a power under section 21B. (2) A senior protective security officer may give a direction under subsection (1) only if the officer is satisfied, on reasonable grounds, it is necessary to give the direction for the security of the building. (3) The entrant must comply with the direction unless the entrant has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it. Maximum penalty for subsection (3)--20 penalty units. 21E Security officer to return entrant's deposited belongings If an entrant deposits any belongings with a security officer under section 21A (2)(g), the officer must ensure the belongings are returned to the entrant if-- (a) the entrant asks for their return; and (b) the officer is satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that the entrant is about to leave the building. 21F Entrant to be told about refusing to be examined or asking for examination to stop (1) Before a senior protective security officer begins to exercise a power under section 21A(3) or 21B, the officer must inform the entrant of the entrant's rights under subsection (2). (2) The entrant may tell the officer-- (a) the entrant does not want the power exercised in relation to the entrant's person or belongings and is prepared to leave the state building immediately and take the belongings; or (b) if the officer has started to exercise the power--the entrant does not want the power exercised further and is prepared to leave the state building immediately and take the belongings. 21G Power to examine must not be exercised in certain circumstances A senior protective security officer must not exercise a power under section 21A(3) or 21B if the entrant-- (a) tells the officer-- (i) the entrant does not want the power exercised in relation to the entrant's person or belongings and is prepared to leave the state building immediately and take the belongings; or (ii) if the officer has started to exercise the power--the entrant does not want the power exercised further and is prepared to leave the state building immediately and take the belongings; and (b) leaves the state building immediately with the belongings. 21H Various limits on security officer examining outer garment A senior protective security officer may direct an entrant to remove an outer garment only if the officer-- (a) considers on reasonable grounds the entrant is wearing an outer garment and a proper examination of the entrant and garment can not be carried out unless the outer garment is removed; and (b) specifies the outer garment to be removed; and (c) tells the entrant that the entrant has the right to ask for the examination of the outer garment to be carried out in an area or place in the building that is, if practicable, out of view of members of the general public; and (d) tells the entrant that even if the entrant removes the outer garment specified by the officer and allows the officer to examine the outer garment, the entrant may or may not be examined further. 21I Limits on touching garments worn by entrant (1) A senior protective security officer (or a person acting at the direction of a senior protective security officer) may touch garments while they are worn by the entrant only if the officer-- (a) tells the entrant that the entrant has the right to request the examination be carried out in an area or place in the building that is, if practicable, out of view of members of the general public and that the officer considers, on reasonable grounds, provides suitable personal privacy to the entrant during the examination; and (b) takes the entrant to the area or place, if the entrant requests the officer to do so. (2) A senior protective security officer (or a person acting at the direction of a senior protective security officer) must touch garments while they are worn by the entrant in a way that preserves the entrant's dignity to the greatest extent practicable. 21J Warning to comply with demand or direction (1) This section applies if a senior protective security officer intends-- (a) to make a demand, under section 20, of an entrant; or (b) to direct an entrant, under section 21D, to leave a state building. (2) Before making the demand or giving the direction, the senior protective security officer must warn the entrant it is an offence against this Act to fail to comply with the demand or direction. 22 Seizure of firearms etc. (1) A senior protective security officer may seize and detain a proscribed matter found in the possession of a person in the building, except where that person is lawfully in possession of it in the course of the person's trade, business or calling. (2) A proscribed matter seized under subsection (1) may be disposed of under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 714 as if it were a weapon or other thing held by or in the custody of a police officer. 23 Refusal of entry to and removal from building If a person fails to comply with a demand under section 20, or a direction under section 21(3) or 21A(3), by a senior protective security officer, or fails to satisfy a senior protective security officer that the person has a good and lawful reason to be in a particular state building then-- (a) if the person is in the state building--it shall be lawful for the senior protective security officer and all persons acting in aid of the officer to remove the person from the state building, using such force as is necessary for the purpose; or (b) if the person is about to enter the state building--it shall be lawful for the senior protective security officer and all persons acting in aid of the officer to prevent the person from entering the state building, using such force as is necessary for the purpose. 24 Authority to detain offenders and suspects (1) If a senior protective security officer-- (a) suspects on reasonable grounds that a person has committed an offence against this Act in a state building; or (b) suspects on reasonable grounds that a person has committed an offence against any other law by reason of having done anything or having had anything in the person's possession in a state building; it is lawful for that officer and any other security officer acting in aid of the officer if the person is in that building, to detain that person, using such force as is reasonably necessary for the purpose, until the person can be surrendered to a police officer for investigation of the offence according to law. (2) As soon as practicable after a senior protective security officer detains the person, the senior protective security officer must surrender the person to a police officer. 28 Prescribed powers additional to other powers The powers and authorities conferred by this Act are in addition to and shall not be held to prejudice any other powers and authorities had-- (a) by any person exercising judicial functions or constituting any tribunal in relation to the presence of persons or the conduct of persons or proceedings in a building used as a court or by such tribunal or in the precincts thereof; or (b) by any person in relation to the presence or conduct of persons in a state building. 29 Offence to assault or resist officer A person must not assault or resist a security officer in the course of the officer performing the officer's duties under this Act. Maximum penalty--10 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment. 29A Security services provided by other than the protective security service (1) Nothing in this Act prevents the State entering into a contract with a security firm licensed under the Security Providers Act 1993 for the supply of security services. (2) However, the employees of the security firm may not under this Act exercise a power conferred on a security officer under this Act. (3) This section is to remove doubt. 30 Officer to surrender equipment (1) Upon a person ceasing to be a member of the protective security service the person shall surrender-- (b) any firearm or other weapon issued to the person; and (c) any other prescribed thing issued to the person; to the administrator. (2) A justice of the peace may, upon the complaint of the administrator, issue a warrant authorising the person named therein or a member of a class of person specified therein to search for and seize on behalf of the administrator anything specified in subsection (1) that has not been surrendered as prescribed and for that purpose to enter upon any premises or place in which the thing sought is likely to be and to break open any receptacle found therein that is capable of holding the thing sought. 31 Exclusion of liability Neither the Crown nor any person shall incur any liability on account of anything done in good faith and without negligence pursuant to or for the purposes of this Act. 32 Offence provision and proceedings therefor (1) A person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of this Act commits an offence against this Act and is liable, where a penalty is not expressly prescribed, to a penalty not exceeding 4 penalty units. (2) Proceedings in respect of offences against this Act shall be taken in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886. 33 Regulation-making power (1) The Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act. (2) A regulation may be made about the following-- (a) the functions and powers of members of the protective security service; (b) the manner in which functions and powers of members of the protective security service are to be exercised or discharged; (c) regulating the presence and conduct of persons within state buildings. 34 References to Law Courts and State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983 A reference in an Act, subordinate legislation, instrument or other document to the Law Courts and State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983 is to be read as a reference to the State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983. - NOTES Page Date to which amendments incorporated 28 Key 28 Table of reprints 29 Tables in earlier reprints 29 List of legislation 29 List of annotations 31 This is the reprint date mentioned in the Reprints Act 1992, section 5(c). Accordingly, this reprint includes all amendments that commenced operation on or before 1 January 2011. Future amendments of the State Buildings Protective Security Act 1983 may be made in accordance with this reprint under the Reprints Act 1992, section 49. Key Explanation Key Explanation AIA = Acts Interpretation Act 1954 (prev) = previously amd = amended proc = proclamation amdt = amendment prov = provision ch = chapter pt = part def = definition pubd = published div = division R[X] = Reprint No. [X] exp = expires/expired RA = Reprints Act 1992 gaz = gazette reloc = relocated hdg = heading renum = renumbered ins = inserted rep = repealed lap = lapsed (retro) = retrospectively notfd = notified rv = revised edition num = numbered s = section o in c = order in council sch = schedule om = omitted sdiv = subdivision orig = original SIA = Statutory Instruments Act 1992 p = page SIR = Statutory Instruments Regulation 2002 para = paragraph SL = subordinate legislation prec = preceding sub = substituted pres = present unnum = unnumbered Reprint No. Amendments to Effective Reprint date 1 1993 Act No. 17 28 May 1993 22 February 1994 1A 1995 Act No. 58 28 November 1995 24 July 1996 1B 1996 Act No. 41 15 January 1997 14 February 1997 1C 1996 Act No. 41 15 January 1997 19 May 1998 2 1998 Act No. 8 1 July 1998 1 July 1998 2A 1999 Act No. 19 11 June 1999 2 July 1999 2B 2000 Act No. 5 1 July 2000 14 July 2000 2C 2000 Act No. 63 1 July 2001 13 July 2001 3 2000 Act No. 63 1 July 2001 2 November 2001 Reprint No. Amendments included Effective Notes 3A 2006 Act No. 29 28 August 2006 3B 2007 Act No. 36 29 August 2007 R3B withdrawn, see R4 4 -- 29 August 2007 4A 2009 Act No. 25 2 November 2009 4B 2010 Act No. 54 1 January 2011 Name of table Reprint No. Renumbered provisions 1 >