Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01267:reg:17c:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01267
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17C (pt 8/9)
Character Range: 19487–22168

is a member of a couple and normally lives with the other member of the couple — the other member of the couple; or
 (c) any other person (other than the homeless young person's partner) on whom the homeless young person was wholly or substantially dependent before becoming a homeless young person.

    20 When public interest certificate may be given

 (1) The Secretary may give a public interest certificate for the disclosure of relevant information under this Part if:
 (a) the information cannot reasonably be obtained from a source other than the Department; and
 (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the disclosure will not result in harm to the homeless young person; and
 (c) the Secretary is satisfied that the disclosure is for the purpose of section 21, 22, 23 or 24.

 (2) The Secretary may also give a public interest certificate for the disclosure of relevant information under this Part if:
 (a) the information cannot reasonably be obtained from a source other than the Department; and
 (b) the disclosure will be made to a welfare authority of a State or Territory; and
 (c) the homeless young person to whom the relevant information relates is:
 (i) in the care of a welfare authority of a State or Territory in accordance with the law of the State or Territory; or
 (ii) under 15 years; and
 (d) the Secretary is satisfied that the disclosure will not result in harm to the homeless young person.

    21 Abuse or violence

  Relevant information may be disclosed to an appropriate authority for the purpose of this section if:
 (a) the information is about a family member of a homeless young person; and
 (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the homeless young person or a family member of the homeless young person has been subjected to abuse or violence.

    22 Verification for payment

  Relevant information may be disclosed for the purpose of this section if:
 (a) the disclosure is necessary to verify a circumstance by which a homeless young person who is under 15 years may qualify for a social security payment on the ground of being a homeless person; and
 (b) in order to verify the circumstance, a parent, or the parents, of the homeless young person must be asked whether the homeless young person is able to live at the home of his or her parent or parents.

    23 Reconciliation

  Relevant information may be disclosed for the purpose of this section if the disclosure will facilitate reconciliation, or possible reconciliation, between a homeless young person and his or her parent or parents.

    24 Assurance

  Relevant information may be disclosed for the purpose of this section if:
 (a) a parent, or the parents, of a homeless