Section 56BS — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

(1) The Minister may make consumer data rules under subsection 56BA(1):

(a) without complying with paragraph 56BP(b) or (c); but

(b) after consulting the Commission and Information Commissioner;

if the Minister believes (whether or not that belief is reasonable) that it is necessary to do so in order to avoid a risk of serious harm to:

(c) the efficiency, integrity or stability of any aspect of the Australian economy; or

(d) the interests of consumers.

Note: The Minister still needs to comply with paragraph 56BP(a).

(2) However, a failure to comply with paragraph (1)(b) of this section does not invalidate consumer data rules made as described in subsection (1).

Note: Such rules may have a limited life (see section 56BT).

Related sections

• s 56BP — Minister’s tasks before making the rules
• s 56BQ — Secretary must arrange for consultation and report before the rules are made
• s 56BR — Commission and Information Commissioner must analyse the proposed rules
• s 56BT — Emergency rules: consequences if made
• s 56BTA — Other matters
• s 56BU — Charging a fee in inappropriate circumstances when required to disclose CDR data

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