Right of independent person to information
253UF Right of independent person to information
Right to information
An independent person appointed for the purposes of section 253UB, 253UC, 253UD or 253UE in relation to a poll may make a request for any information that the person reasonably considers is necessary for the purposes of:
if the person is appointed under section 253UB or 253UD—observing and preparing a report on the conduct of the poll; or
if the person is appointed under section 253UC or 253UE—scrutinising and preparing a report on the outcome of the poll.
A company commits an offence if:
the company receives a request for information under subsection (1); and
the company fails to take reasonable steps to provide the information to the independent person within a reasonable time after receiving the request.
A responsible entity of a registered scheme commits an offence if:
the responsible entity receives a request for information under subsection (1); and
the responsible entity fails to take reasonable steps to provide the information to the independent person within a reasonable time after receiving the request.
An offence based on subsection (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.
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