(1)

If Comcare has the function of assuming and managing a liability as a result of the operation of this Act, records (within the meaning of the Archives Act 1983 ) that:

(a) are in the possession, custody or control of the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth authority; and
(b) relate to the liability;

must be made available to Comcare by the Commonwealth or the authority.

(2)

This section does not authorise a Commonwealth record (within the meaning of the Archives Act 1983 ) to be transferred or otherwise dealt with except in accordance with the provisions of that Act.