Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Secretary may, in writing, appoint any of the following persons as an inspector for the purposes of this Act:
(a) a person who is appointed or employed by the Commonwealth;
(b) a person who is appointed or employed by a State or Territory.
(2) The Secretary must not appoint a person as an inspector unless the Secretary 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 or performing
functions as an inspector, comply with any directions of the Secretary.