Audit Act 1994
46Proof of identity
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46 Proof of identity
(1) When exercising a power under this Division, the Auditor-General or an authorised person must produce proof of identity when requested by the owner or occupier of the premises of a public body or an associated entity.
(2) If the Auditor-General or an authorised person fails to produce proof of identity on request, the Auditor-General or authorised person—
(a) is not entitled to enter the premises; and
(b) if the Auditor-General or authorised person is already on the premises, the Auditor-General or authorised person must immediately cease exercising powers of inspection and leave the premises.
S. 47 inserted by No. 12/2019 s. 9.