Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01332:clause:1_9e
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01332
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 9E
Character Range: 17131–18169

9E  Authorised officers to monitor and audit etc. approved export program activities

 (1) The Secretary may direct an authorised officer to monitor, review or audit, whether within or outside Australia:
 (a) the undertaking by accredited veterinarians of the activities in approved export programs; and
 (b) the activities of exporters in relation to approved export programs.

 (2) If:
 (a) the Secretary gives a direction to an authorised officer under subsection (1); and
 (b) the authorised officer identifies a deficiency in the undertaking by an accredited veterinarian of the activities in an approved export program;
the authorised officer may, in writing, direct the accredited veterinarian to remedy the deficiency within such reasonable time as is specified in the direction.

 (3) The direction by the authorised officer must:
 (a) identify the deficiency; and
 (b) state that a failure to remedy the deficiency within the specified time is an offence under section 9H.

Division 2—Offences

Subdivision A—Veterinarians