47Use or disclosure to manage severe and immediate threats

47 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 import of goods into Australia; or (ii) has the potential to cause harm on a nationally significant scale.