140Order for inspection of books of co-operative (cf Corporations

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

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