(1)  For the purpose of carrying out a trust account investigation, trust account examination or ILP compliance audit in relation to a law practice, an investigator may, on production of evidence of his or her appointment, require the practice or an associate or former associate of the practice or any other person (including, for example, an ADI, auditor or liquidator) who has or has had control of documents relating to the affairs of the practice to give the investigator either or both of the following:

(a) access to the documents relating to the affairs of the practice that the investigator reasonably requires;

(b) information relating to the affairs of the practice that the investigator reasonably requires (verified by statutory declaration if the requirement so states).

(2)  A person who is subject to a requirement under subsection (1) must comply with the requirement.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  A person who is subject to a requirement under subsection (1) is not entitled to charge the investigator for giving any such access or information.