Queensland Consolidated Acts

YOUTH JUSTICE ACT 1992 - SECT 297G

297G Disclosing, recording or using information for particular purposes

(1) This section applies to a prescribed entity or service provider (each the
"holder" ) that holds confidential information relating to a child charged with an offence.

(2) The holder may, under an arrangement established under section 297F , disclose the information to another prescribed entity or service provider (each the
"recipient" ) if the holder reasonably believes the information may help the recipient to—

(a) participate in case planning for the child; or

(b) assess the child’s needs; or

(c) ensure a court is able to take into account the child’s needs; or

(d) provide appropriate referrals for the child; or

(e) deliver services, programs or support for the child; or

(f) address the child’s health needs or disability needs so far as they are relevant to the child’s previous, or possible future, offending behaviour.

(3) The holder may, under an arrangement established under section 297F , record or use the information for a purpose stated in subsection (2) (a) to (f) .

(4) Subsections (2) and (3) apply subject to any limitations prescribed by regulation about how, or the circumstances in which, a prescribed entity or service provider may disclose, record or use confidential information under this section.