Section 709 — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

The inspector may exercise one or more of the following powers while on the premises:

(a) inspect any work, process or object;

(b) interview any person;

(c) require a person to tell the inspector who has custody of, or access to, a record or document;

(d) require a person who has the custody of, or access to, a record or document to produce the record or document to the inspector either while the inspector is on the premises, or within a specified period;

(e) inspect, and make copies of, any record or document that:

(i) is kept on the premises; or

(ii) is accessible from a computer that is kept on the premises;

(f) take samples of any goods or substances in accordance with any procedures prescribed by the regulations.

Note: See also sections 713, 713A and 714 (which deal with self‑incrimination and produced documents etc.).

Related sections

• s 707 — When powers of inspectors may be exercised
• s 707A — Hindering or obstructing the Fair Work Ombudsman and inspectors etc.
• s 708 — Power of inspectors to enter premises
• s 710 — Persons assisting inspectors
• s 711 — Power to ask for person’s name and address
• s 712 — Power to require persons to produce records or documents

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