85Other assistance in exercising powers

85 Other assistance in exercising powers

(1) For the purpose of exercising a power under this Act or the regulations, an inspector may seek the assistance of any person, other than—

(a) an officer or an employee of an organisation registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 of the Commonwealth; or

(b) a person who has had an entry permit under the Fair Work Act 2009 of the Commonwealth refused or cancelled, and that refusal or cancellation has not been overturned.

(2) If the power being exercised involves entry to a business premises, the person assisting must be allowed access to that premises by—

(a) the occupier or apparent occupier for the time being of the premises; or

(b) the person who has the management and control of the premises.

1. In the case of a natural person, 75 penalty units;

In the case of a body corporate, 375 penalty units.

(3) If an inspector uses the assistance of an interpreter—

(a) any enquiry or request made by the interpreter on the inspector's behalf is taken to have been made by the inspector; and

(b) any answer given to the interpreter is taken to have been given to the inspector.