Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00535:section:49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00535
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 49
Character Range: 122197–123091

49  Appointment of inspectors
 (1) The Secretary may, by instrument in writing, appoint as an inspector a person who is:
 (a) an officer or employee of an authority of the Commonwealth; or
 (b) a person engaged under the Public Service Act 1999; or
 (c) an officer or employee of the Public Service of a State or Territory; or
 (d) a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory.
 (2) The Secretary must not appoint an officer or employee of the Public Service of a State or Territory, or a member of the Police Force of a State or Territory, as an inspector unless the appointment is in accordance with an arrangement made by the Minister with a Minister of that State or Territory.
 (3) The Secretary must not appoint a person as an inspector unless the Secretary is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications and experience to properly exercise the powers of an inspector.