Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00505:section:67
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00505
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 67
Character Range: 124530–125435

67  Asking questions and seeking production of documents
 (1) If an authorised officer enters premises in accordance with section 64A or 65, the officer may request a person at the premises:
 (a) to answer any questions put by the officer; and
 (b) to produce any documents or records requested by the officer.
 (2) Before the authorised officer makes a request of an approved provider under subsection (1), the officer must inform the provider that the provider has a responsibility under paragraph 63‑1(1)(b) of the Aged Care Act to cooperate with a person who is performing functions, or exercising powers, under this Part.
Note: Failure to comply with that responsibility may result in a sanction being imposed on the approved provider under Part 7B.
 (3) A person is not required to comply with a request made under subsection (1).

Division 3—Powers of regulatory officials in relation to premises