Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00201:clause:1_31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C00201
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 31
Character Range: 44200–45594

31  Retailer or wholesaler must appoint a Code Arbiter
 (1) The retailer or wholesaler must appoint a Code Arbiter for the retailer or wholesaler in relation to this code.
 (2) The retailer or wholesaler must notify the Commission and the Independent Reviewer of:
 (a) the Code Arbiter's appointment; and
 (b) contact details for the Code Arbiter to be used by suppliers to raise a complaint with the Code Arbiter.
 (3) The retailer or wholesaler must pay costs of the Code Arbiter as necessary to ensure the Code Arbiter is sufficiently resourced to perform the Code Arbiter's functions.
 (4) The retailer or wholesaler must not unduly influence, or attempt to unduly influence, the Code Arbiter in the performance of the Code Arbiter's functions.
 (5) The retailer or wholesaler must ensure that the Code Arbiter has access to:
 (a) all documentation held by the retailer or wholesaler in relation to any dispute with a supplier relating to the retailer's or wholesaler's obligations under this code; and
 (b) the retailer's or wholesaler's buying team for the purposes of discussing issues relating to the retailer's or wholesaler's obligations under this code.
 (6) The retailer or wholesaler must give the Code Arbiter authority to enter into an agreement on behalf of the retailer or wholesaler to settle a dispute relating to the retailer's or wholesaler's obligations under this code.