Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01296:clause:1_273
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01296
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 273
Character Range: 42895–44327

273  Order for inspection of accounting records

 (1) On application by a member of an organisation, the Commission may make an order:
 (a) authorising the applicant to inspect accounting records of the organisation specified in the order; or
 (b) authorising another person (whether a member or not) to inspect accounting records of the organisation specified in the order on the applicant's behalf.
This subsection is subject to subsections (2) and (3).

 (2) The Commission may only make the order if it is satisfied:
 (a) that the applicant is acting in good faith; and
 (b) there are reasonable grounds for suspecting a breach of:
 (i) a provision of Division 11 of Part IX of the Workplace Relations Act as in force immediately before commencement; or
 (ii) a regulation made for the purposes of Division 11 of Part IX of the Workplace Relations Act as in force immediately before commencement; or
 (iii) a rule of an organisation relating to its finances or financial administration; and
 (c) it is reasonable to expect that an examination of the accounting records will assist in determining if there is such a breach.

 (3) The Commission may only make an order authorising the inspection of accounting records that relate to the suspected breach mentioned in paragraph (2)(b).

 (4) A person authorised to inspect the accounting records may make copies of the accounting records unless the Commission orders otherwise.