Commonwealth Numbered Acts

COORDINATOR-GENERAL FOR REMOTE INDIGENOUS SERVICES ACT 2009 (NO. 68, 2009) - SECT 10

             (1)  For the purpose of performing his or her functions, the Coordinator‑General may request a person:

                     (a)  to give the Coordinator‑General specified information within a specified time; or

                     (b)  to produce to the Coordinator‑General specified documents within a specified time; or

                     (c)  to attend before the Coordinator‑General to answer questions at a specified place at a specified time.

Note 1:       Section 11 provides that compliance with a request does not result in a loss of legal professional privilege.

Note 2:       If a person fails to comply with a request, the Coordinator‑General may report the failure: see section 16.

             (2)  A person who, in good faith, complies with a request under subsection (1) is not liable:

                     (a)  to any proceedings for contravening any other law because of that conduct; or

                     (b)  to civil proceedings for loss, damage or injury of any kind suffered by another person because of that conduct.