14ACEO may obtain information

14A CEO may obtain information

(1) This section applies to a person if: (a) the CEO believes on reasonable grounds that the person has information that is relevant to the performance of any of the functions of the Agency referred to in paragraphs 8(1)(a), (b) and (g); and (b) the CEO is satisfied that the information: (i) is necessary for the performance of that function; and (ii) is not otherwise available to the CEO. (2) The CEO may, by written notice given to the person, request the person to give to the CEO, within the period and in the manner and form specified in the notice, any such information. (3) A period specified under subsection (2) must not be shorter than 14 days after the notice is given. (4) A manner specified in a notice under subsection (2) must involve the use of a service to which paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution applies. (5) A person may comply with a request under subsection (2). (6) Subsection (5) has effect despite anything in: (a) a law of the Commonwealth (other than this Act); or (b) a law of a State or Territory.