Use or disclosure to manage severe and immediate threats

In force

The Secretary may use or disclose relevant information if the Secretary reasonably believes that:

(a)

using or disclosing the information is necessary to manage a severe and immediate threat to human health, animal health, plant health or the environment; and

(b)

the threat:

(i)

arises in connection with the import of goods into Australia; or

(ii)

has the potential to cause harm on a nationally significant scale.

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47 Use or disclosure to manage severe and immediate threats