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Export Control Act 2020
397DUse or disclosure to manage severe and immediate threats
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397D Use or disclosure to manage severe and immediate threats
The Secretary may use or disclose relevant information if the Secretary reasonably believes that:
(a) using or disclosing the information is necessary to manage a severe and immediate threat to human health, animal health, plant health or the environment; and
(b) the threat:
(i) arises in connection with the export of goods from Australian territory or export operations; or
(ii) has the potential to cause harm on a nationally significant scale.