Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00490:section:196
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00490
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 196
Character Range: 292014–292937

196  Appointment of inspectors
 (1) The Regulator may, in writing, appoint:
 (a) a person who is:
 (i) a member of the staff of the Regulator; and
 (ii) an SES employee or acting SES employee; or
 (aa) a person who is:
 (i) a member of the staff of the Regulator; and
 (ii) an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 1 or 2 position or an equivalent position; or
 (b) a member or special member of the Australian Federal Police;
as an inspector for the purposes of this Act.
 (2) The Regulator must not appoint a person as an inspector unless the Regulator is satisfied that the person has suitable qualifications and experience to properly exercise the powers of an inspector.
 (3) An inspector must, in exercising powers as an inspector, comply with any directions of the Regulator.
 (4) If a direction is given under subsection (3) in writing, the direction is not a legislative instrument.