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s 65H

Disclosure for the purposes of law enforcement

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Part VIIIBInformation sharing
Division 2Authorised uses and disclosures by Minister

65H Disclosure for the purposes of law enforcement

(1)

The Minister may disclose relevant information to an enforcement body if:

(a)

the Minister reasonably believes that the disclosure of the information is necessary for:

(i)

the enforcement of the criminal law; or

(ii)

the enforcement of a law imposing a pecuniary penalty; or

(iii)

the protection of public revenue; and

(b)

the functions of that body include that enforcement or protection.

(2)

Each of the following is an enforcement body:

(a)

a Commonwealth entity;

(b)

a State or Territory government body;

(c)

the Australian Federal Police;

(d)

the police force or police service of a State or Territory.

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