259.This section sets out provisions governing disclosure of information to the Commissioner and the Immigration Services Tribunal. It also sets out provisions governing the disclosure of information by the Commissioner and prohibits the disclosure of information without lawful authority. This is particularly important in view of the powers available to the Commissioner, or those acting on his authority, for entry to premises (Schedule 5, paragraph 7).
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