For subsection 170 (3) of the Act:
(a) a workplace inspector is authorised to disclose any information acquired by the workplace inspector in the course of exercising powers, or performing functions, as a workplace inspector to:
(i) the Minister; and
(ii) an SES employee or an APS employee (within the meaning given by section 34 of the Public Service Act 1999 ) performing duties in the Department; and
(b) the workplace inspector is authorised to disclose the information only to the extent to which it is necessary for the purpose of obtaining legal or policy advice from the Minister or the Department.