26When public interest certificate may be given

26 When 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 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 27, 28, 29 or 30.

(2) The Secretary may also 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 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.