Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A05132:clause:1_27d
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A05132
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 27D
Character Range: 28078–29294

27D  Powers of inspection of premises of a solicitor

 (1) This section applies if an authorised officer is given access to business premises of a solicitor, a solicitor corporation or a partnership of solicitors in compliance with a notice under section 27E.

 (2) For the purpose of monitoring compliance by the solicitor, corporation or partnership with section 15A, the officer may inspect:
 (a) any records kept at, or accessible from, the premises that relate to the obligations of the solicitor, corporation or partnership under that section; and
 (b) any system used by the solicitor, corporation or partnership at the premises for keeping those records; and
 (c) any reports retained at, or accessible from, the premises under that section; and
 (d) any system used by the solicitor, corporation or partnership in connection with:
 (i) preparing reports under that section; or
 (ii) sending such reports to the Director; or
 (iii) retaining such reports.

 (3) An authorised officer who is empowered under this section to inspect records or reports of a solicitor, a solicitor corporation or a partnership of solicitors may also receive or make copies of, or take extracts from, those records or reports.