The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

10.2.10.20 Confidentiality - Agreement with New Zealand

Confidentiality

Article 18 and Part A of the Schedule also protect the confidentiality of information exchanged. All information exchanged is subject to the same privacy laws as other social security information obtained by either country.

Information matching

Any information matching conducted between Australia and New Zealand must comply with each country's information safeguards.

Act reference: SS(IntAgree)Act Schedule 3 New Zealand

Last reviewed: 3 July 2017

The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.