Section 133A — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

(1) The Chairperson must issue an identity card to a person appointed as an inspector.

Form of identity card

(2) The identity card must:

(a) contain the information prescribed by the regulations; and

(b) contain a recent photograph of the person.

Offence

(3) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person has been issued with an identity card under subsection (1); and

(b) the person ceases to be an inspector; and

(c) the person does not, as soon as practicable after so ceasing, return the identity card to the Chairperson.

Penalty: 1 penalty unit.

(4) An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

Defence: card lost or destroyed

(5) Subsection (3) does not apply if the identity card was lost or destroyed.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection: see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

Inspector must carry card

(6) An inspector issued with an identity card under subsection (1) must carry his or her identity card at all times when exercising powers as an inspector.

Related sections

• s 132J — Interim ban and recall notice without delay in case of danger to the public
• s 132K — Copy of notices under this Division to be given to suppliers
• s 133 — Appointment of inspectors
• s 133B — Power to enter premises to which the public has access—consumer goods
• s 133C — Power to enter premises to which the public has access—product related services
• s 133D — Power to obtain information etc.

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