Auditor-General Act 2009
sec.51Obstruction of authorised auditor
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sec.51 Obstruction of authorised auditor
A person must not obstruct an authorised auditor in the exercise of a power under this Act, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. In this section— obstruct includes hinder and resist, and attempt to obstruct. (sec.51-ssec.1) A person must not obstruct an authorised auditor in the exercise of a power under this Act, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. (sec.51-ssec.2) In this section— obstruct includes hinder and resist, and attempt to obstruct.