sec.47Underlying principle

sec.47 Underlying principle

It is a principle underlying this chapter that entities should disclose information— in a timely way; and regardless of whether the information is requested by the entity to which it is disclosed; and to the extent that is appropriate, having regard to— the relevance of the information to the performance by the commission of its functions under chapter 2 or 3 ; and the effect of giving the information on protecting children or a particular child from harm and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children or a particular child. However, in disclosing information under this chapter, an entity must ensure the identity of a child the subject of the information is protected as far as practicable. See also section 58 for when publication of particular information is prohibited. (sec.47-ssec.1) It is a principle underlying this chapter that entities should disclose information— in a timely way; and regardless of whether the information is requested by the entity to which it is disclosed; and to the extent that is appropriate, having regard to— the relevance of the information to the performance by the commission of its functions under chapter 2 or 3 ; and the effect of giving the information on protecting children or a particular child from harm and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children or a particular child. (sec.47-ssec.2) However, in disclosing information under this chapter, an entity must ensure the identity of a child the subject of the information is protected as far as practicable. See also section 58 for when publication of particular information is prohibited.

• (a) in a timely way; and
• (b) regardless of whether the information is requested by the entity to which it is disclosed; and
• (c) to the extent that is appropriate, having regard to— (i) the relevance of the information to the performance by the commission of its functions under chapter 2 or 3 ; and (ii) the effect of giving the information on protecting children or a particular child from harm and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children or a particular child.
• (i) the relevance of the information to the performance by the commission of its functions under chapter 2 or 3 ; and
• (ii) the effect of giving the information on protecting children or a particular child from harm and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children or a particular child.
• (i) the relevance of the information to the performance by the commission of its functions under chapter 2 or 3 ; and
• (ii) the effect of giving the information on protecting children or a particular child from harm and ensuring the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children or a particular child.