136Information‑gathering powers—searches of premises

#### 136 Information‑gathering powers—searches of premises Inspector may obtain information (1) Subject to this section, an inspector who has entered premises under section 134 or 135 may require a person to: (a) answer any questions put by the inspector; and (b) produce any documents requested by the inspector. Purpose for which information may be obtained (2) An inspector may exercise powers conferred by subsection (1) only to the extent that it is reasonably necessary for the purpose of ascertaining whether any or all of the following have been complied with: (a) a condition to which the accreditation of an entity is subject; (b) an agreement under section 58 (which deals with the engagement of accredited case managers); (c) section 60 (which deals with false or misleading statements); (d) section 66 (which deals with the case management document rules). Production of identity card by inspector (3) An inspector is not entitled to make a requirement of a person under subsection (1) unless the inspector produces his or her identity card for inspection by the person. Offence (4) A person who, without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding 30 penalty units. Excuse of self‑incrimination (5) A person is excused from complying with a requirement made of the person under subsection (1) if the answer to the question or the production of the document might tend to incriminate the person or expose the person to a penalty.