Powers of inspectors while on premises
709 Powers of inspectors while on premises
The inspector may exercise one or more of the following powers while on the premises:
inspect any work, process or object;
interview any person;
require a person to tell the inspector who has custody of, or access to, a record or document;
require a person who has the custody of, or access to, a record or document to produce the record or document to the inspector either while the inspector is on the premises, or within a specified period;
inspect, and make copies of, any record or document that:
is kept on the premises; or
is accessible from a computer that is kept on the premises;
take samples of any goods or substances in accordance with any procedures prescribed by the regulations.
See also sections 713, 713A and 714 (which deal with self‑incrimination and produced documents etc.).
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Fair Work Regulations 2009 · under s 796
9 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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