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41 Matters relevant to disclosures of information or documents
A person must have regard to the following matters in deciding whether to disclose information or documents under this Part—
S. 41(a) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 42.
(a) the objectives of the Social Services Regulator under this Part;
(b) the public interest in promoting—
(i) the safety of children; and
(ii) the prevention of child abuse; and
(iii) the proper response to allegations of child abuse.
S. 41A inserted by No. 63/2016 s. 8, amended by No. 23/2021 s. 42(1)(2) (ILA s. 39B(1)).