Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2011 - SECT 271A

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) or (1A) .

(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 monitoring or enforcing compliance with this Act; or

(b) is necessary for the administration or enforcement of another Act or law prescribed by regulation; or

(c) is necessary for the administration or enforcement of another Act or 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 the recognition of an authorisation under a corresponding WHS law; or

(e) is required for the exercise of a power or function under a corresponding WHS law.

(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 by the regulator or a person authorised by the regulator.