# Purpose for which powers of inspectors may be exercised

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140X Purpose for which powers of inspectors may be exercised
                The powers of an inspector under this Subdivision may be
                exercised:
                  (a) for the purpose of investigating whether a sponsorship
                      obligation is being, or has been, complied with by a person
                      who is or was an approved work sponsor; or
               (aaa) for the purpose of investigating whether a person who is or
                      was an approved work sponsor has contravened
                      subsection 140RB(5); or
                 (aa) for the purpose of investigating whether a person who is or
                      was an approved work sponsor has committed an offence, or
                      contravened a civil penalty provision, under Subdivision C,
                      D, E or F of Division 12 of this Part; or








                 (b) for a purpose prescribed by the regulations.