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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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