(1) The Minister, by written notice given to the Board, may ask the Board for information required by the Minister for—
(a) planning the disability workforce in Victoria or a part of Victoria; or
(b) planning and developing the disability services sector in general.
(2) If the Board receives a request under subsection (1), the Board, by written notice given to a registered disability worker, may ask the disability worker for information relevant to the request.
(3) A registered disability worker who is asked to provide information under subsection (2) may, but is not required to, provide the information.
(4) The Board—
(a) must give information received from a registered disability worker to the Minister in a way that does not identify any registered disability worker; and
(b) must not use information received under this section that identifies a registered disability worker for any other purpose.
(5) The Minister must publish information which the Minster receives under this section in a way that is timely and ensures that it is accessible to the public.