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55Use of investigation powers under new Act for enforcement of former Acts
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#### 55 Use of investigation powers under new Act for enforcement of former Acts
55 Use of investigation powers under new Act for enforcement of former Acts
> > (1) Powers may also be exercised under Part 12 of the new Act for the following purposes—
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> > > (a) for determining whether there has been compliance with or a contravention of a former Act,
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> > > (b) for obtaining information or records for purposes connected with the enforcement of a former Act,
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> > > (c) generally for the enforcement of a former Act.
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> > (2) Division 7 of Part 12 of the new Act (Special provisions relating to native vegetation clearing enforcement) extends to the exercise of powers authorised by subclause (1) in relation to the [Native Vegetation Act 2003](/view/html/repealed/current/act-2003-103).
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> > (3) In this clause—
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> > former Act includes a statutory instrument, an agreement or other requirement made under a former Act.