# Exercise of inspector powers

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140UA Exercise of inspector powers
          (1) An inspector may exercise powers under this Subdivision for a
              purpose set out in section 140X.
               Note:      Inspectors include Fair Work Inspectors (see section 140V).

          (2) A Fair Work Inspector may, subject to section 706 of the Fair
              Work Act 2009, exercise compliance powers under Subdivision D
              of Division 3 of Part 5-2 of that Act for the purposes of this
              Subdivision.
               Note:      Under paragraph 706(1)(d) of the Fair Work Act 2009, a Fair Work
                          Inspector may exercise certain compliance powers for the purposes of
                          a provision of another Act that confers functions or powers on Fair
                          Work Inspectors.