Section 1274ACorporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Obtaining information from certain registers

(1) In this section:

data processor means a mechanical, electronic or other device for the processing of data.

register means a register kept by ASIC under this Act.

search includes inspect.

(2) ASIC may permit a person to search, otherwise than by using a data processor, a prescribed register other than the Register of Relevant Providers.

(3) ASIC may permit a person to search a prescribed register by using a data processor in order to obtain prescribed information from the register.

(4) ASIC may make available to a person prescribed information (in the form of a document or otherwise) that ASIC has obtained from a prescribed register by using a data processor.

(5) Nothing in this section limits:

(a) a power or function that ASIC has apart from this section; or

(b) a right that a person has apart from this section.

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