Disclosure of relevant information to State or Territory government body
515D Disclosure of relevant information to State or Territory government body
The Minister may disclose relevant information to a State or Territory government body if:
the Minister reasonably believes that the disclosure of the information is necessary for the purposes of:
the Minister performing functions, or exercising powers, under this Act or an instrument made under this Act; or
the administration of a State or Territory law; and
the State or Territory government body has undertaken not to use or further disclose the information except in accordance with an agreement that:
is in force between the Commonwealth and the State or Territory; and
applies in relation to the information; and
the Minister is satisfied that the information will be used and further disclosed only in accordance with the agreement.
See also section 515E for disclosure for the purposes of law enforcement (including to a State or Territory government body).
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