AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AND FAIR TRADING ACT 2012 (NO. 21 OF 2012) - SECT 127 Powers in relation to documents

AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW AND FAIR TRADING ACT 2012 (NO. 21 OF 2012) - SECT 127

If any documents are produced to the Director under this Division, the Director may—

        (a)     inspect the documents or authorise a person to inspect the documents;

        (b)     make copies of or take extracts of the documents;

        (c)     seize the documents if the Director—

              (i)     considers the documents necessary for obtaining evidence for the purpose of any proceedings against any person under this Act or the regulations; or

              (ii)     considers the documents necessary for obtaining evidence for the purpose of any proceedings against any person under any other Consumer Act or the regulations under that Act; or

              (iii)     believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to seize the documents to prevent their concealment, loss or destruction or their use in the contravention of any Consumer Act;

        (d)     secure any seized documents against interference;

        (e)     retain possession of the documents in accordance with this Division.