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A number of Australian laws other than the Privacy Act 1988 relate to privacy. These laws generally require the Australian Information Commissioner to do certain duties or activities, or require certain agencies to consult with the Australian Information Commissioner on privacy matters.

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Anti-money laundering

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006

Criminal records

Crimes Act 1914 and Commonwealth Spent Conviction Scheme

Government data matching

Data-matching Program (Assistance and Tax) Act 1990

Healthcare identifiers

Healthcare Identifiers Act 2010 and related regulation

Medicare and pharmaceutical benefits

Medicare Benefits and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs

My Health Record

My Health Records Act 2012 and related rule and regulation

Personal Property Securities Register

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

Telecommunications

Telecommunications Act 1997 and related act

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