Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00122:section:59:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00122
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 59 (pt 19/26)
Character Range: 531744–534431

relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1).

Use of force in executing warrant
 (4) In executing a warrant issued under Part 3 of the *Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection (1):
 (a) an *authorised officer may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances; and
 (b) a person assisting the officer may use such force against things as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

Extension to external Territories
 (5) Part 3 of the *Regulatory Powers Act, as it applies in relation to a provision mentioned in subsection (1), extends to the same external Territories in which this Act applies.
Note: See section 4‑1 for the external Territories in which this Act applies.

92‑4  Modifications of Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act
 (1) This section applies in relation to Part 3 of the *Regulatory Powers Act as that Part applies in relation to evidential material that relates to a provision mentioned in subsection 92‑3(1) of this Act.

Securing electronic equipment etc.
 (2) Sections 51 and 74 of the *Regulatory Powers Act are taken to apply as if:
 (a) a reference to "24 hours" in section 51 of that Act were a reference to "48 hours"; and
 (b) a reference to a "24‑hour period" in section 51 of that Act were a reference to a "48‑hour period".

Asking questions and seeking production of documents
 (3) The second reference to the occupier of premises in subsection 54(2) of the *Regulatory Powers Act is taken to include a reference to any other person on the premises.
 (4) Before requesting a person who is an approved provider to answer a question, or produce a document, under subsection 54(2) of the *Regulatory Powers Act, an *authorised officer must inform the person that the person has a responsibility under paragraph 63‑1(1)(b) of this Act to cooperate with a person who is performing functions, or exercising powers, under Part 3 of the Regulatory Powers Act.

Division 93—Notice to attend to answer questions etc.

93‑1  Notice to attend to answer questions etc. relevant to certain matters
 (1) This section applies if the Secretary believes on reasonable grounds that a person has information or documents relevant to any of the following matters (the relevant matter):
 (a) an application made under this Act or the Aged Care (Transitional Provisions) Act 1997;
 (b) an appraisal of the level of care needed by care recipients made under section 25‑3 of this Act;
 (c) a reappraisal of the level of care needed by care recipients made under sections 27‑3 and 27‑5 of this Act;
 (d) a claim by an approved provider for payment