Section 310Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Auditor’s power to obtain information

(1) The auditor:

(a) has a right of access at all reasonable times to the books of the company, registered scheme or disclosing entity; and

(b) may require any officer to give the auditor information, explanations or other assistance for the purposes of the audit or review.

A requirement under paragraph (b) must be a reasonable one.

(2) The auditor:

(a) has a right of access at all reasonable times to the books of a registrable superannuation entity; and

(b) may, by written notice, require an officer of a registrable superannuation entity to:

(i) give the auditor information, explanations or other assistance for the purposes of the audit or review; and

(ii) do so within 14 days after the notice is given.

A requirement under paragraph (b) must be a reasonable one.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

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