(1)  A biosecurity auditor has the following functions in connection with a compliance audit, subject to any limitations specified in his or her instrument of engagement:

(a) to assess the audit target’s compliance with, and capability of complying with, this Act;

(b) to assess or identify any contravention or suspected contravention of this Act (including any contravention or other deficiency identified in another biosecurity audit);

(c) to identify measures for improved compliance with this Act;

(d) to report, to the person who requires the audit, on the biosecurity auditor’s assessment of those matters.

(2)  A biosecurity auditor has such other functions in connection with a compliance audit as are prescribed by the regulations or, subject to the regulations, conferred on the biosecurity auditor by his or her instrument of engagement for the compliance audit.