Declaration of Designated Place
The public place area depicted on the map below has been declared in writing to be a “designated area” by an Assistant Commissioner of Police under s.10E of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (the Act).
That declaration is in place between 11am and 5pm on Sunday 15 December 2024.
Police officers are empowered to search a person and anything in the possession or control of the person, or a vehicle for weapons.
You, your vehicle or thing in your possession are in a public place within a designated area.
If a police officer intends to conduct a limited search of you or your vehicle/things:
- you are requested to co-operate with that search
- you may be requested to remove items of outer clothing such as headwear, scarves, jackets, etc
- you may be searched using an electronic wand
- you may be requested to remove items from any bags or pockets
- you may be given a “pat down” search.
A police officer may also exercise their power under the Act to request you to remove any article covering your face or direct you to leave the designated area if you refuse to remove the face covering, or if the police officer reasonably believes that you intend to engage in conduct that would constitute an affray under s.195H, Crimes Act 1958 or violent disorder under s.195I, Crimes Act 1958.
Attention - Offence
It is an offence under the Act to obstruct or hinder a police officer in the exercise of a power to stop and search a person or to fail to comply with a direction to remove a face covering or to leave the designated area.
Boundary of the declared Designated Place
Declaration of designated area under s.10E of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 a designated area containing:
- Melbourne CBD area bounded by Queen Street, Flinders Street, Spring Street, Victoria Street.
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