Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A02639:schedule:12:p31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A02639
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 12 (pt 31/42)
Character Range: 79401–82087

to believe that there are on any premises (including premises of, or occupied by, a State or an authority of a State) books, documents or papers relating to the slaughter of live-stock in respect of which levy is, or may be, payable, the authorized person may make application to a Justice of the Peace for a warrant authorizing the authorized person to enter the premises for the purpose of exercising the functions of an authorized person under this section.
"(3) If, on an application under sub-section (2), the Justice of the Peace is satisfied, by information on oath or affirmation—
     (a) that there is reasonable ground for believing that there are on the premises to which the application relates any books, documents or papers relating to the slaughter of live-stock in respect of which levy is, or may be, payable; and
     (b) that the issue of the warrant is reasonably required for the purposes of this Act,
the Justice of the Peace may grant a warrant authorizing the authorized person, with such assistance as the person thinks necessary, to enter the premises, during such hours as the warrant specifies or, if the warrant so specifies, at any time, if necessary by force, for the purpose of exercising the functions of an authorized person under this section.
"(4) A warrant granted under sub-section (3) shall specify a date after which the warrant ceases to have effect.
"(5) Where an authorized person has entered any premises in pursuance of sub-section (1) or in pursuance of a warrant granted under sub-section (3), he may exercise the functions of an authorized person under this section.
"(6) A person shall not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct or hinder an authorized person acting in pursuance of a warrant granted under sub-section (3) or acting in pursuance of sub-section (5).
Penalty: $200.
"(7) The functions of an authorized person under this section are to search for, inspect, take extracts from and make copies of any books, documents or papers relating to the slaughter of live-stock in respect of which levy is, or may be, payable.

Review of decisions
"15a (1) Applications may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of decisions made by the Minister or an authorized person for the purposes of sub-section 9 (3).
"(2) Where a person is given notice in writing of a decision made for the purposes of sub-section 9 (3), the notice shall include a statement to the effect that, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the decision to which the notice relates by or on behalf of the person or persons whose interests are affected