Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01229:reg:8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01229
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8
Character Range: 4285–5163

8  When a public interest certificate may be given
 (1) The Secretary may give a public interest certificate for the disclosure of information under this Part if:
 (a) the information cannot reasonably be obtained from a source other than DEWR; and
 (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the disclosure is for at least one of the purposes mentioned in a provision in this Part; and
 (c) the disclosure will be made to:
 (i) where the provision specifies a person to whom the information may be disclosed—that person; or
 (ii) otherwise—a person who the Secretary is satisfied has a sufficient interest in the information.
 (2) A person has sufficient interest in the information if:
 (a) the Secretary is satisfied that, in relation to the purpose of the disclosure, the person has a genuine and legitimate interest in the information; or
 (b) the person is a Relevant Minister.