Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00216:clause:1_253rd
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00216
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 253RD
Character Range: 28053–29546

253RD  Signing the document
 (1) If the document is required to be signed by a person, that requirement is taken to have been met in relation to the electronic communication of the document, or access to the document electronically, if:
 (a) a method is used to identify the person and to indicate the person's intention to sign a copy or counterpart of the document; and
 (b) the copy or counterpart includes the entire contents of the document; and
 (c) the method used was either:
 (i) as reliable as appropriate for the purpose for which the document was generated or communicated, in light of all the circumstances, including any relevant agreement; or
 (ii) proven in fact to have fulfilled the functions described in paragraph (a), by itself or together with further evidence.
 (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), a copy or counterpart of a document need not include:
 (a) the signature of another person signing the document; or
 (b) any material included in the document to identify another person signing the document or to indicate another person's intention in respect of the contents of the document.
 (3) If:
 (a) under this Act, the signature of a person is required on a document; and
 (b) the person signs the document in accordance with subsection (1); and
 (c) the person submits the document for lodgement;
ASIC must not refuse to receive or register the document on the basis that the document has not been signed.

Division 4—Recording and keeping of minute books