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Section 5

Co-operation with other agencies

of Whistleblower Protection Act 2010

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Section 5
(1)

In exercising its investigation powers, any enforcement agency may work in co-operation with any other enforcement agencies and any Federal or State Government departments or other persons as the enforcement agency deems appropriate.

(2)

The enforcement agency may consult with and disseminate intelligence and information to any other enforcement agencies and such other persons as the enforcement agency deems appropriate.

(3)

If the enforcement agency disseminates intelligence or information to any other enforcement agency or person under subsection (2), that enforcement agency or person is subject to section 8.

(4)

Upon any request by the enforcement agency for co-operation for the purpose of implementing this Act, any person to whom such request is made shall render all such necessary assistance as required by the enforcement agency.