437Ad hoc communication with authorities

437 Ad hoc communication with authorities

437 Ad hoc communication with authorities

(1) Without limiting any other functions that it has to seek or obtain information, the designated local regulatory authority may communicate with and obtain relevant information from Australian or foreign authorities or courts in connection with the consideration of an application for a compliance certificate.

(2) Without limiting any other power that it has to disclose information, the Council, the Commissioner, the Admissions Committee or the designated local regulatory authority may disclose information to a foreign authority or court in response to a request for relevant information, but may do so only if satisfied that it is not likely that the information provided will be inappropriately disclosed by the foreign authority or court.