Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00086:reg:6:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022C00086
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 6436–7627

and retain the translation for at least the period of 5 years starting on the day the translation is obtained.

Alteration or defacing of records
 (5) A person who is required to retain a record under this section must:
 (a) not alter or deface the record; and
 (b) take reasonable steps to prevent the record from being altered or defaced by another person.
 (6) However, subsection (5) does not prevent a person from making notations or marking on the record in accordance with any ordinary practice.
 (7) If a person makes notations or markings on the record in accordance with ordinary practice, the person required to retain the record under this section must also retain, for at least the period mentioned in subregulation (2) or (4) (as applicable):
 (a) if reasonably practicable—a copy of the original record without notations or markings; and
 (b) copies of the record that show how the record has changed over time.
Note: A person may commit an offence of strict liability or be liable to a civil penalty if the person is required to retain a record in accordance with this provision and the person fails to comply with the requirement (see subsections 41D(4) and (5) of the Act).