Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

INTEGRITY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2024 (NO. 47 OF 2024) - SECT 46

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156A     Examination summons—extension

    (1)     A person who receives an examination summons may apply to the commission for an extension of time to attend the commission or otherwise comply with the examination summons.

    (2)     The commission must give the person a written notice (an "extension notice") stating—

        (a)     if the commission agrees to the extension—the new time to attend or otherwise comply with the examination summons; or

        (b)     if the person requests a particular extension but the commission agrees to a shorter extension—the new time to attend or otherwise comply with the examination summons, including the reasons for the shorter extension; or

        (c)     if the commission refuses the extension—that the application is refused, including the reasons for the refusal.

Note     The commission must report monthly to the inspector about extensions (see s 205).

    (3)     This section does not apply to a person who receives an examination summons that requires immediate attendance under section 150 (2).