Veterinary Practice Act 2018
139Information sharing
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139 Information sharing (1) The board may disclose to a relevant authority information about— (a) a contravention of this Act or an animal welfare law; or (b) any other information prescribed by regulation. animal welfare law means the following: (a) the Animal Welfare Act 1992; (b) the Domestic Animals Act 2000; (c) in relation to a State—a law of the State relating to animal welfare. Note State includes the Northern Territory (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). corresponding law— (a) means a law of a State that provides for the regulation of veterinary services; and (b) includes a law of a State prescribed by regulation. relevant authority means— (a) an entity responsible for the administration of an animal welfare law in the Territory; or (b) an inspector or authorised officer under the Animal Welfare Act 1992; or (c) an authorised person under the Domestic Animals Act 2000; or (d) an entity of a State responsible for the administration of a corresponding law; or (e) any other entity prescribed by regulation.