Inspection of records for Commonwealth investigation—the Act, s 194(1)
127A Inspection of records for Commonwealth investigation—the Act, s 194(1)
The Secretary may permit a relevant person to inspect relevant records for the purpose of the Independent Commonwealth Investigation.
The inspection of relevant records is not permitted unless the relevant person carries out the inspection in accordance with directions given by the Secretary.
In this clause—
Independent Commonwealth Investigation means the investigation into historic Republic of Korea–Australia intercountry adoptions administered by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services.
relevant person means a person employed or otherwise engaged by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services who conducts or assists in conducting the Independent Commonwealth Investigation.
relevant record means a record—
made in connection with the administration or execution of the Act or former Acts, and
held by the Department.
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