Western Australian Numbered Acts Western Australian Numbered Acts (1) In
section 195(1) delete the definition of authorised officer and insert:
authorised officer means —
(a) an
officer designated to be an authorised officer under section 25 for the
purposes of this Part; or
(b) an
industrial inspector.
(2) In
section 195(2):
(a)
delete “is employed,” (second occurrence) and insert:
is, or may in the
future be, employed,
(b)
after “employment” insert:
or prospective
employment
(3) Delete
section 195(3) and insert:
(3) An authorised
officer may require any person to answer a question put to the person by the
authorised officer in relation to the employment or prospective employment of
a child.
(4) After
section 195(6) insert:
(7) When exercising a
power under subsection (2) an authorised officer may use reasonable force
and assistance.
(8) When exercising a
power under subsection (2) an authorised officer may be accompanied by a
police officer or other person requested by the authorised officer to provide
assistance.
(9) In the case of an
authorised officer who is an industrial inspector, the powers conferred by
this section are in addition to, and do not limit, the powers conferred by the
Industrial Relations Act 1979 section 98(3).