Persons with Disabilities Act · 2022 Revised Edition · Part · Registration
7. Access to register
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
The details entered in the register shall be furnished to any court, when so requested by the court, and to any authorised person as the Minister may determine, when any of these persons require such details for the purpose of any proceedings under this Act, or for the purpose of taking action in respect of, or providing assistance to person with disabilities.
register
“register” means the register for persons with disabilities kept and maintained under section 6;
The details contained in the register may be furnished to —
persons engaged in bona fide research, authorised by the
Registrar for that purpose; and
persons or classes of persons authorised by the Registrar on the grounds that their access to the register will promote the welfare and protection of any person with disabilities.
The details furnished under this section shall not include any information which discloses or is likely to lead to the disclosure of the identity of any person who has made a notification under section 23.
Terms defined in s 2
person with disabilities
Defined · s 2“person with disabilities” includes a person who has long-term behavioral, communication, developmental, physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which in interaction with various barriers may hinder his full and effective participation in society;
register
Defined · s 2“register” means the register for persons with disabilities kept and maintained under section 6;
Registrar
Defined · s 2“Registrar” means the Registrar of Persons with Disabilities appointed under section 3 and includes any Deputy Registrar.…
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