This Part of the law is about parliamentary security. You will learn about the rules for parliamentary security officers. The law is divided into parts, including Subpart 1, Subpart 2, Subpart 3, Subpart 4, and Subpart 5. These parts explain where and how parliamentary security officers work, their powers and duties, and what happens if someone is not allowed into the parliamentary area.

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Part 7Parliamentary security

161Outline of this Part

This Part sets out provisions concerning parliamentary security and parliamentary security officers.
Subpart 1 specifies where parliamentary security officers’ powers may be exercised and where their duties may be performed.
Subpart 2 sets out the powers and duties of parliamentary security officers.
Subpart 3 sets out the consequences of being denied entry to, or removed from, the parliamentary precincts.
Subpart 4 provides for limits on the powers and duties of parliamentary security officers.
Subpart 5 specifies reporting requirements relating to—
parliamentary security officers exercising specified powers; and
complaints about a parliamentary security officer exercising a power under this Part.