Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PETROLEUM (AUSTRALIA-INDONESIA ZONE OF COOPERATION) ACT 1990 No. 36, 1990 - SECT 9

9. (1) An inspector appointed by the Joint Authority under Article 34 of the
Petroleum Mining Code may, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the
Petroleum Mining Code, the regulations and directions issued under Article 37
of the Petroleum Mining Code, and contract terms and conditions applying to
petroleum operations in Area A of the Zone of Cooperation have been complied
with, at all reasonable times and on production of a certificate of
appointment as an inspector:

   (a)  enter or board any structure, vessel or aircraft that is in Area A and
        is being used for petroleum operations; and

   (b)  inspect and test any equipment being used or proposed to be used for
        petroleum operations in Area A; and

   (c)  enter or board any structure, vessel, aircraft or building in which
        the inspector has reason to believe that there are any documents
        relating to petroleum operations in Area A, and inspect, take extracts
        from and make copies of any of those documents.

(2) The person in charge of any structure, vessel, aircraft or building
referred to in subsection (1) must, at the request of an inspector, provide
the inspector with all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective
exercise of powers under this section.

(3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct or hinder an
inspector exercising powers under this section.
Penalty: $5,000.