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Co-operatives (Adoption of National Law) Act 2012
140Order for inspection of books of co-operative
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#### 140 Order for inspection of books of co-operative
140 Order for inspection of books of co-operative
(cf Corporations Act s 247A)
> > (1) On application by a member of a co-operative, the Supreme Court may make an order—
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> > > (a) authorising the applicant to inspect books of the co-operative; or
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> > > (b) authorising another person (whether a member or not) to inspect books of the co-operative on the applicant’s behalf.
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> > (2) A person authorised to inspect books may make copies of the books unless the Supreme Court orders otherwise.
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> > (3) A person who—
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> > > (a) is granted leave under section 580; or
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> > > (b) applies for leave under that section; or
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> > > (c) is eligible to apply for leave under that section;
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> > may apply to the Supreme Court for an order under this section.
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> > (4) On application, the Supreme Court may make an order authorising—
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> > > (a) the applicant to inspect books of the co-operative; or
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> > > (b) another person to inspect books of the co-operative on the applicant’s behalf.
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> > (5) The Supreme Court may make the order only if it is satisfied that—
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> > > (a) the applicant is acting in good faith; and
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> > > (b) the inspection is to be made for a purpose connected with—
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> > > > (i) applying for leave under section 580; or
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> > > > (ii) bringing or intervening in proceedings with leave under that section.
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> > (6) A person authorised to inspect books may make copies of the books unless the Supreme Court orders otherwise.