17Severability—publication of fuel information

17 Severability—publication of fuel information

(1) Without limiting the effect of subsection 16(2) apart from this section, subsection 16(2) also has effect as provided by this section. (2) To avoid doubt, no subsection of this section limits the operation of any other subsection of this section. (3) Subsection 16(2) also has the effect it would have if that subsection were, by express provision, confined to the communication of information by electronic means. (4) Subsection 16(2) also has the effect it would have if the reference in that subsection to fuel information that is not statistical fuel information were, by express provision, confined to information that relates to the affairs of a regulated entity or was obtained from a regulated entity. (5) Subsection 16(2) also has the effect it would have if the reference in that subsection to fuel information that is not statistical fuel information were, by express provision, confined to information the publication or making available of which is necessary to give effect to Australia’s rights or obligations under: (a) the Agreement; or (b) any other agreement with one or more countries. (6) Subsection 16(2) also has the effect it would have if the reference in that subsection to fuel information that is not statistical fuel information were, by express provision, confined to information relating to acts or omissions that occur outside Australia. (7) Subsection 16(2) also has the effect it would have if the reference in that subsection to fuel information that is not statistical fuel information were, by express provision, confined to information relating to acts or omissions in the course of or in relation to constitutional trade and commerce.