Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ANTI-PERSONNEL MINES CONVENTION ACT 1998 - SECT 13

(1)

An appointment of an inspector under subsection 12(1) is subject to such conditions (if any) as are specified in the instrument of appointment.

(2)

The Minister must not impose any conditions under subsection (1) unless the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to do so for:

(a)

the protection of sensitive equipment, information or areas; or

(b)

the physical protection and safety of the inspector.

(3)

A condition of appointment may provide that the inspector is not authorised to enter specified premises.

Note: For specification by class, see subsection 46(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

(4)

A condition of appointment may provide that the inspector is not authorised to exercise specified powers while on specified premises.

Note: For specification by class, see subsection 46(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

(5)

Subsections (3) and (4) do not limit subsection (1).

(6)

Before exercising a power conferred by this section, the Minister must consult the Minister for Defence.