When making an order under s 247A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for inspection of company books, the court has power to limit the scope of the inspection. The width of the inspection sought by the applicant is a relevant consideration in the exercise of the court's discretion. The use of 'books of the company' (without the definite article) in s 247A(1)(a) and (4)(a) indicates that the court may authorise inspection of some but not all books.
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