Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00159:clause:1_140za
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00159
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 140ZA
Character Range: 30979–32296

140ZA  Disclosure of information by inspectors

 (1) An inspector may disclose information acquired by the inspector in the course of exercising powers as an inspector, if the inspector considers, on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary or appropriate to do so in the course of exercising his or her powers as an inspector.

 (2) An inspector may disclose information to the Secretary, or an employee, of a Department administered by a Minister who administers the Workplace Relations Act 1996 if the inspector considers, on reasonable grounds, that disclosure of the information is likely to assist the Secretary or employee in the administration of that Act.

 (3) The regulations may authorise inspectors to disclose information of a prescribed kind, for prescribed purposes, to:
 (a) a person who holds any office or appointment under a law of the Commonwealth, or under a law of a State or Territory; or
 (b) employees of the Commonwealth of the prescribed kind; or
 (c) employees of a State or Territory of the prescribed kind.

 (4) A person who acquires information because of a disclosure under this section may only use or disclose the information for the same purposes for which the original disclosure was made.

Subdivision G—Application of Division to partnerships and unincorporated associations