67Asking questions and seeking production of documents

67 Asking questions and seeking production of documents

(1) If an authorised officer enters premises in accordance with section 64A or 65, the officer may request a person at the premises: (a) to answer any questions put by the officer; and (b) to produce any documents or records requested by the officer. (2) Before the authorised officer makes a request of an approved provider under subsection (1), the officer must inform the provider that the provider has a responsibility under paragraph 63‑1(1)(b) of the Aged Care Act to cooperate with a person who is performing functions, or exercising powers, under this Part.

Note: Failure to comply with that responsibility may result in a sanction being imposed on the approved provider under Part 7B.

(3) A person is not required to comply with a request made under subsection (1).