Authorisation instruments relating to the Fraud Fusion Taskforce

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The release comprises three documents and an attachment set relating to public interest certificates and protected-information disclosures under the A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999, connected to the Fraud Fusion Taskforce. Two public interest certificates (PIC CC 23-060 dated 24 May 2024 and PIC CC 23-037, which revokes certificate 23-020) authorise Department of Education officers to disclose provider and individual information to Taskforce member agencies, including the AFP, ACIC and about twenty other government bodies, for enforcement-related activities. Information covered includes the nature of engagements with providers and services, suspected or confirmed fraud or non-compliance, and fraud investigations, as well as confirmation where no information is held. A 2024 letter from the Secretary to the ACIC CEO and a Secretary's authorisation instrument (16 August 2024) permit disclosure to the ACIC for its own purposes. Most operative details, including specific provider categories and legal advice content, are redacted. Caveats note that recipients remain responsible for lawful use, and unauthorised on-disclosure may be an offence.