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Secrecy Provisions Amendment (Sunsetting Provision) Act 2026

Act No. 53 of 2026 · Assented 29 June 2026

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In brief

Amends laws about secrecy provisions — rules restricting disclosure of certain information — dealing with sunsetting, meaning an end date after which a provision stops applying.

Who's affected

  • Commonwealth agencies handling protected information
  • Public servants bound by secrecy rules
  • People seeking access to official information

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