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271A Additional ways that regulator may use and share
information
(1) This section applies in relation to information or a document
mentioned in section 271 (1).
(2) The regulator or a person authorised by the regulator may, in the
circumstances stated in subsection (3)—
(a) disclose the information, or the contents of or information
contained in the document, to any other person including a
corresponding regulator; or
(b) give access to the document to any other person including a
corresponding regulator; or
(c) use the information or document.
(3) The circumstances are that the regulator reasonably believes the
disclosure, access or use—
(a) is necessary for administering or enforcing, or monitoring
compliance with, this Act; or
(b) is necessary for administering or enforcing another law
prescribed by regulation; or
(c) is necessary for administering or enforcing another territory law,
if the disclosure, access or use is necessary to lessen or prevent
a serious risk to public health or safety; or
(d) is necessary for recognising authorisations under a
corresponding WHS law; or
(e) is required for the exercise of a power or function under a
(4) This section does not limit the operation of section 271 (3) (a), (b),
(d), (e) or (f) in relation to the disclosure of information, giving of
access to a document or use of information or a document by the
regulator or a person authorised by the regulator.