Part 1Children’s Commissioner
2EF1Powers to enter premises to conduct interviews or observe standards
1
This section applies for the purposes of the Children's Commissioner's primary function and the function under section 2D.
2
The Children's Commissioner, or a person authorised by the Commissioner, may at any reasonable time enter any premises, other than a private dwelling—
a
for the purpose of interviewing a child, or
b
for the purpose of observing the standard of care provided to children accommodated or otherwise cared for there.
3
An interview of a child under subsection (2)(a) may be conducted in private, if the child consents.
4
A person who enters premises under subsection (1) may interview any person present on the premises who works there.
5
It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection (4) whether a person's work is paid, or under a contract of employment.