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National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009
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238 Guide to this Part
Division 1A—Codes of conduct
Subdivision A—Approved codes of conduct
238A Approved codes of conduct
238B Variations to approved codes of conduct
238C Review of approved codes of conduct
238D Obligation to comply with enforceable code provisions
238E Regulations
Subdivision B—Mandatory codes of conduct
238F Mandatory codes of conduct
238G Obligation to comply with mandatory code of conduct
Division 2—Other administrative matters
239 ASIC has general administration of this Act
240 Obstructing or hindering ASIC etc.
242 ASIC may arrange for use of computer programs to make decisions
243 Qualified privilege for information given to ASIC
244 ASIC certificate is prima facie evidence of matters
245 Operator of AFCA scheme may give information to ASIC
Chapter 6—Compliance and enforcement
Part 6‑1—Investigations
246 Guide to this Part
Division 2—Investigations
247 General powers of investigation
248 Minister may direct investigations
249 Interim report on investigation
250 Final report on investigation
251 Distribution of report
Part 6‑2—Examination of persons
252 Guide to this Part
Division 2—Examination of persons
253 Notice requiring appearance for examination
254 Proceedings at examination
255 Requirements made of examinee
256 Examination to take place in private
256A Proceedings at examination
257 Examinee’s lawyer may attend
258 Record of examination
259 Giving to other persons copies of record
260 Copies given subject to conditions
261 Record to accompany report
Part 6‑3—Inspection of books and audit information‑gathering powers
262 Guide to this Part
Division 2—Inspection of books and audit information‑gathering powers
263 When certain powers may be exercised
264 ASIC may inspect books without charge
265 Notice to auditors concerning information and books
266 Notice to produce books about credit activities or credit reporting
267 Notice to produce documents in person’s possession
268 ASIC may authorise persons to require production of books, giving of information etc.
271 Powers if books produced or seized
272 Powers if books not produced
Part 6‑3A—Search warrants