# Disclosure of information by the Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner

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140XJ Disclosure of information by the Secretary or Australian
         Border Force Commissioner

               Information to which this section applies
          (1) This section applies to the following information:
               (a) information acquired by an inspector in the course of
                    performing functions, or exercising powers, as an inspector
                    under this Subdivision;
               (b) information acquired by a person in the course of assisting an
                    inspector under section 140XD.

               Disclosure that is necessary or appropriate, or likely to assist
               administration or enforcement
          (2) The Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner may
              disclose, or authorise the disclosure of, the information if the
              Secretary or Australian Border Force Commissioner reasonably
              believes:








                 (a) that it is necessary or appropriate to do so in the course of
                     performing functions, or exercising powers, under
                     Division 3A of Part 2 of this Act; or
                 (b) that the disclosure is likely to assist in the administration or
                     enforcement of a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a
                     Territory.

Subdivision G—Application of Division to partnerships and
          unincorporated associations