Power to require answers to questions

In force

(1)

If an investigator believes on reasonable grounds that a person may be able to provide information relevant to the administration or enforcement of this Act, the officer may require the person to answer a question relevant to the administration or enforcement of this Act.

(2)

A person who is required under subsection (1) to answer a question must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with the requirement.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

(3)

It is reasonable excuse for a person to fail to answer a question if answering the question might tend to incriminate the person.

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