602NOPSEMA inspectors—appointment

602 NOPSEMA inspectors—appointment

Appointment generally (1) The CEO may, in writing, appoint as NOPSEMA inspectors any of the following: (a) a member of the staff of NOPSEMA; (b) an employee of the Commonwealth or of a Commonwealth authority; (c) an employee of a State or of the Northern Territory, or of an authority of a State or of the Northern Territory. (2) Despite subsection (1), the CEO may appoint as NOPSEMA inspectors persons who are not covered by paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c), if the appointment is for a period, and for the performance of functions, stated in the instrument of appointment. (3) The CEO must not appoint a person as a NOPSEMA inspector unless the CEO is satisfied that the person has suitable training or experience to properly exercise the powers of a NOPSEMA inspector (subject to any limitations as to powers or functions stated in an instrument under subsection (2) or a direction under 602A). Identity cards (4) An identity card issued to a NOPSEMA inspector under the Regulatory Powers Act must: (a) state that the inspector is a NOPSEMA inspector for the purposes of this Act; and (b) if the inspector is appointed subject to any limitations as to powers or functions stated in the instrument of appointment under subsection (2)—state that limitation; and (c) if the appointment is in relation to the Eastern Greater Sunrise offshore area—identify the inspector as a Greater Sunrise visiting inspector. Powers etc. given by State or Territory PSLA (5) In addition to the powers and functions given for the purposes of this Act, a NOPSEMA inspector has all the powers and functions that are given by or under a State PSLA or the Territory PSLA.