[no bill text published] Criminal offence for officers to disclose information outside their duty
Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Officers and former officers face criminal charges if they use or disclose information outside their official duties.
Healthcare providers and health administration entities can now collect and share information through electronic service providers.
APS and departmental employees can disclose information to protect public revenue; they can also do so for integrity purposes.
People can apply to the Tribunal to review the Secretary's decisions to cancel or refuse to cancel approvals.
The Secretary can cancel a pharmacy approval if the pharmacist's state or territory registration is cancelled.
Child care subsidy applicants now qualify for additional support if they are 'in need of wellbeing support'; this replaces the 'at risk of serious abuse or neglect' criteria.
The Healthcare Provider Directory Operator must comply with requests from identified healthcare providers.
The Director can disclose information to help perform duties or exercise powers under any Act.