After section 17 insert:
17A—Disclosure of information relating to Commonwealth registered entities
The Minister may enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth Commissioner in relation to—
(a) the manner in which Commonwealth registered entities may provide information for the purposes of this Act; and
(b) the provision of information obtained under the Commonwealth Act to the Minister for the purposes of this Act.
17B—Disclosure of information—general
The Minister may disclose information gained in the course of the administration of this Act—
(a) to authorities responsible for the administration of laws relating to acting as a collector in other States and Territories of the Commonwealth; and
(b) to any other authorities that may require the information for the purpose of discharging duties of a public nature; and
(c) to any other person, or in any other way, the Minister considers (in his or her absolute discretion) appropriate in the public interest.