Vulnerable Adults Act 2018 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 6 · Miscellaneous
31. Offence of obstruction
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A person who refuses to give access to, or obstructs, hinders or delays —
the Director‑General;
Director‑General
“Director‑General” means the Director‑General of Social Welfare;
an enforcement officer;
enforcement officer
“enforcement officer” means a public officer who is appointed under section 3(5) to be an enforcement officer for the purposes of this Act;
an authorised officer;
a protector; or
protector
“protector” means a public officer appointed as a protector under section 3(2);
a relevant support person,in the discharge of his or her duties, or the exercise of his or her powers, under this Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.
relevant support person
“relevant support person” means any of the following persons:(a)an approved welfare officer appointed under section 3(3);(b)an allied health professional;(c)an auxiliary police officer assisting the Director‑General or a protector in performing duties under this Act;(d)a qualified assessor;(e)a registered medical practitioner;(f)a registered dentist;(g)a registered nurse;(h)a paramedic;(i)a psychiatrist;