40AMultiple secrecy provisions

#### 40A Multiple secrecy provisions Scope (1) This section applies to particular information if: (a) the information is subject to a regulatory regime under a designated program Act (the first program Act); and (b) the information is also subject to a regulatory regime under another designated program Act (the second program Act). For the purposes of this subsection, in determining whether particular information is subject to a regulatory regime under a designated program Act, disregard whether the information is subject to a regulatory regime under any other designated program Act. Disclosure or use of information etc. (2) If: (a) the Secretary, the Chief Executive Centrelink or a Departmental employee: (i) discloses the information; or (ii) uses the information; or (iii) makes a record of the information; and (b) the Secretary, the Chief Executive Centrelink or the Departmental employee, as the case may be, does so without contravening the first program Act; the disclosure, use, or making of the record, as the case may be, does not contravene the second program Act. Definitions (3) In this section: > designated program Act means: (a) the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999; or (b) the Aged Care Act 2024; or (ba) the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015; or (c) the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989; or (d) the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988; or (e) the Dental Benefits Act 2008; or (f) the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023; or (g) the Health Insurance Act 1973; or (h) the Medical Indemnity Act 2002; or (i) the Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Act 2010; or (j) the National Health Act 1953; or (k) the Paid Parental Leave Act 2010; or (l) the Private Health Insurance Act 2007; or (m) the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999; or (n) the Student Assistance Act 1973; or (o) an Act specified in a legislative instrument made by the Minister for the purposes of this paragraph. > disclose means disclose, divulge or communicate.