Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00173:section:134
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00173
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 134
Character Range: 167880–169318

134  Access to premises

The functions of an inspector under this section
 (1) An inspector who:
 (a) is appointed to investigate the whole or a part of the affairs of a private health insurer; and
 (b) enters any premises under subsection (3) or (4);
may exercise the functions of an inspector under this section in relation to the insurer.
 (2) The functions of an inspector under this section in relation to the insurer are to exercise search powers in relation to any documents that relate, or that the inspector reasonably believes relate, to the affairs of the insurer.

Entry with consent
 (3) An inspector may, with the consent of the occupier of premises, enter the premises for the purpose of exercising the functions of an inspector under this section in relation to the private health insurer whose affairs the inspector is investigating.
Note: See also section 135, which contains general provision relating to obtaining consent.

Entry under warrant
 (4) An inspector may, in accordance with an investigation warrant in relation to premises, enter the premises for the purpose of exercising the functions of an inspector under this section in relation to the private health insurer whose affairs the inspector is investigating.
Note: An investigation warrant also authorises such assistance as the inspector considers necessary, and such force as is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances (see paragraph 136(4)(c)).