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11.9.6 Interaction between delegate & recognised state or territory authority for purposes of the SPAR measure

Introduction

The exchange of information between the recognised state or territory authority and the delegate is supported by SS(Admin)Act section 123ZEAA:

  • officers and employees of the recognised state or territory authority may provide relevant information to the Secretary if the person is subject to the SPAR measure of income management or the officer or employee is considering whether to refer a person for the SPAR measure of income management
  • the delegate may provide information to the state or territory authority officer or employee for the purposes of the performance of the functions and duties, or exercise of the powers, of the officer or employee, provided an officer or employee of the state or territory authority has given a written notice to the delegate to place the person on the SPAR measure of income management in accordance with SS(Admin)Act paragraph 123UFAA(1)(b), or a written notice that the officer or employee is considering giving such a notice, and
  • both agencies may provide ongoing information in relation to any change of circumstances that may affect the ongoing management of the person.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 123ZEAA Disclosure of information to the Secretary-other State/Territory referrals, section 123UFAA Persons subject to the income management regime-other State/Territory referrals

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