78Collection and disclosure of information

#### 78 Collection and disclosure of information (1) In the performance of its functions mentioned in paragraphs 7(1)(gaa) and (gb) of the Fisheries Administration Act 1991, AFMA may collect information, including personal information, relating to any of the following: (a) possible breaches of the laws of Australia or of a foreign country; (b) the control and protection of Australia’s borders; (c) the administration and management of fisheries or marine environments; (d) research or monitoring conducted, or proposed to be conducted, into fisheries or marine environments. (2) AFMA may disclose the information to a government organisation if AFMA is satisfied that the information relates to the performance of a function of the government organisation. (3) AFMA may disclose the information at the request of the government organisation or on its own initiative. (4) AFMA may disclose the information in hard copy, electronic format or orally.