Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2020A00131:clause:1_36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2020A00131
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 36
Character Range: 13040–14403

36  After subsection 103(1)
Insert:

Requirement to give information to designated official
 (1A) A designated official may, if:
 (a) it is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the ballot; and
 (b) the designated official is authorised under this section for the purposes of the ballot by the FWC;
require (by written notice) an officer or employee of the amalgamated organisation concerned or of a branch of the organisation:
 (c) to give to the designated official, within the period (of not less than 7 days after the notice is given) and in the manner specified in the notice, any information within the knowledge or in the possession of the officer or employee; and
 (d) to produce or make available to the designated official, at a reasonable time (being a time not less than 7 days after the notice is given) and place specified in the notice, any documents in the custody or under the control of the officer or employee, or to which the officer or employee has access.
 (1B) If an officer or employee of an organisation fails to comply with a requirement made under subsection (1A), the designated official may apply to the FWC for an order directing the officer or employee to comply with the requirement.
 (1C) The FWC may make the order if the FWC is satisfied that the requirement is reasonably necessary for the purposes of the ballot.

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