❓ Hon Nick Goiran asks about the catalyst, consultation process, and concerns raised regarding the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (Privacy) Regulations 2025. The Attorney General provides a brief response outlining the reasons for the regulations and the consultation undertaken.
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I refer to the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (Privacy) Regulations 2025 , and I ask: (a) what was the catalyst for bringing about these regulations; (b) who was consulted prior to these regulations being finalised; (c) in reference to (b), did any person consulted raise any concerns; (d) if yes to (c), what were these concerns; (e) in reference to (d), have the finalised regulations addressed these concerns; and (f) if no to (e), why not?
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Answered
17 September 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General
Response time
9 days
(a) The regulations support the commencement of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 and Information Commissioner Act 2024 .
(b) The Department of Justice, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the former Information Commissioner
(c) No, however the former Information Commissioner raised broader queries about annual reporting.
(d) – (e) N/A
(b) The Department of Justice, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and the former Information Commissioner
(c) No, however the former Information Commissioner raised broader queries about annual reporting.
(d) – (e) N/A
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