[Note: To be amended on a project specific basis depending on nature of asset. For example, there may be a higher requirement for Prisons.]
(a) (Requirement for Probity Investigation): Project Co agrees that the State may conduct or require Project Co to conduct an investigation into the character, integrity or honesty of:
(i) a Relevant Person, a Group Member or a Consortium Member or any person who is proposed to become a Relevant Person, a Group Member or a Consortium Member;
(ii) a Subcontractor in respect of whom a Probity Event has occurred; or
(iii) a proposed Subcontractor when notified of their proposed appointment in accordance with clause 9.2(b)(i),
(iv) investigations into commercial structure, business and credit history, prior contract compliance or any criminal records or pending charges; and
(v) interviews of any person or research into any relevant activity that is or might reasonably be expected to be the subject of criminal or other regulatory investigation,
(b) (Consents required for Probity Investigation): Project Co must procure all relevant consents from people who will be the subject of the Probity Investigation.
(c) (No appointment of Relevant Person without consent): Project Co must not appoint a person to a position of Relevant Person unless the State has given its approval to the appointment (including following a Probity Investigation if required by the State).