48. Information obtained by the Chief Executive Medicare

In assessing whether:

(a) a member is an eligible member and, if so, the amount of subsidy or advance subsidy payable in respect of that member; or

(b) a contractor is eligible for an administration fee and the amount of that fee,

the Chief Executive Medicare or a responsible officer, as the case may be, may have regard to:

(c) any relevant information obtained under section 44 of the Act; and

(d) any relevant information obtained by the Chief Executive Medicare or the Department; and

(e) any information in the possession of the Department or the Chief Executive Medicare, including information linked to the medical practitioner’s provider number; and

(f) any other relevant information.