106Certain information not to be published

106  Certain information not to be published

 (1) This section applies if, under this Part, the Minister is required to publish a document.

 (2) The Minister may redact information from the published document if the Minister is satisfied that:

 (a) the publication of the information could reasonably be expected to prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

 (b) all of the following apply in relation to the information:

 (i) publication of the information would cause competitive detriment to a person;

 (ii) the information is not in the public domain;

 (iii) the information is not required to be published under an Australian law;

 (iv) the information is not readily discoverable.

 (3) If the Minister redacts the information, the Minister must include in the document a statement to that effect.