Section 489 — Fair Work Act 2009: Producing authority documents

(1) If the permit holder has entered premises under Subdivision A or AA, the permit holder must produce his or her authority documents for inspection by the occupier of the premises, or an affected employer: (a) on request; and (b) before making a requirement under: (i) paragraph 482(1)(c) or 483B(1)(c), or subsection 483D(2); or (ii) subsection 483(1), 483C(1) or 483E(1). Note: Paragraphs 482(1)(c) and 483B(1)(c) and subsection 483D(2) deal with access to records and documents while the permit holder is on the premises. Subsections 483(1), 483C(1) and 483E(1) deal with access to records and documents at later times. (2) If the permit holder has entered premises under Subdivision B, the permit holder must produce his or her authority documents for inspection by the occupier of the premises on request. (3) Authority documents, for an entry under Subdivision A, AA or B, means: (a) the permit holder’s entry permit; and (b) either: (i) a copy of the entry notice for the entry; or (ii) if the FWC has issued an exemption certificate for the entry—the certificate.