Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00055:section:50:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023A00055
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 50 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 56779–57648

occupier of the premises must provide the authorised official with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of powers under this section.

Meaning of authorised official
 (7) An individual is an authorised official if the individual is:
 (a) the Inspector‑General; or
 (b) an official of the Office (other than the Inspector‑General) who is authorised by the Inspector‑General, in writing, to exercise powers or perform functions under this section.

Fault‑based offence
 (8) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (6).
Penalty: 30 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.
Note: Section 149.1 of the Criminal Code deals with obstruction of Commonwealth public officials.

Civil penalty
 (9) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (6).
Civil penalty: 100 penalty units.