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Stolen Generations of Aboriginal Children Act 2006
16Powers of Stolen Generations Assessor
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### 16 Powers of Stolen Generations Assessor
> > (1) The Stolen Generations Assessor has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance of his or her functions and, in particular, has power –
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> > > > (a) to obtain information from Agencies, within the meaning of the [State Service Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2000-085) ; and
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> > > > (b) to obtain further information from the applicant, if unable to decide from the information obtained under [paragraph (a)](#GS16@Gs1@Hpa@EN) , whether an applicant is eligible for an ex gratia payment.
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> > (2) The Stolen Generations Assessor may exercise his or her powers notwithstanding the [Personal Information Protection Act 2004](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2004-046) or any other legislation relating to the confidentiality or privacy of information.