(1) Despite any law (whether written or unwritten) in force in a State or Territory:
(a) a State or Territory; or
(b) a non - government school authority; or
(c) any other person who is responsible for the operation of one or more schools;
may give the Secretary information about the enrolment, or non - enrolment, of children at school.
(2) Despite any law (whether written or unwritten) in force in a State or Territory:
(a) a State or Territory; or
(b) a non - government school authority; or
(c) any other person who is responsible for the operation of one or more schools;
may give the Secretary information about the attendance, or non - attendance, of children at school.