Section 247B — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Ancillary orders

If the Court makes an order under section 247A, the Court may make any other orders it considers appropriate, including either or both of the following:

(a) an order limiting the use that a person who inspects books may make of information obtained during the inspection;

(b) an order limiting the right of a person who inspects books to make copies in accordance with subsection 247A(2).

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Related sections

s 246G — Member’s copies of documents and resolutions
s 246H — Application of this Part to MCI mutual entities that are companies limited by guarantee
s 247A — Order for inspection of books of company or registered scheme
s 247C — Disclosure of information acquired in inspection
s 247D — Company or directors may allow member to inspect books (replaceable rule see section 135)
s 247E — Shareholding does not prevent compensation claim

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