Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PRIVACY ACT 1988 No. 119, 1988 - SECT 31

31. (1) Where the Commissioner has examined a proposed enactment under
paragraph 27 (1) (b), subsections (2) and (3) of this section have effect.

(2) If the Commissioner thinks that the proposed enactment would require or
authorise acts or practices of an agency that would be interferences with the
privacy of individuals, the Commissioner shall:

   (a)  report to the Minister about the proposed enactment; and

   (b)  include in the report any recommendations he or she wishes to make for
        amendment of the proposed enactment to ensure that it would not
        require or authorise such acts or practices.

(3) Otherwise, the Commissioner may report to the Minister about the proposed
enactment, and shall do so if so directed by the Minister.