11.2.  Public Disclosure and Freedom of Information

(a)  The Respondent and each Respondent Member acknowledges and agrees that disclosure by either of the State or any of its Associates of any information provided by the Respondent, a Respondent Member or any of their respective Associates may be required and consents to such disclosure:

(i)  under any current legislation including; 

(1)  the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic);

(2)  the Ombudsman Act 1973 (Vic); and

(3)  the Audit Act 1994 (Vic); 

(ii)  under any future legislation; 

(iii)  in the course of the official duties of a relevant Minister or Department or the State;

(iv)  to satisfy requirements of parliamentary accountability;

(v)  in annual reports of the State; 

(vi)  pursuant to policies of the Victorian government; or

(vii)  to satisfy any other recognised public requirement, 

(each a Public Disclosure Obligation).

(b)  The Respondent and each Respondent Member must use all reasonable endeavours to assist the State and its Associates in meeting their Public Disclosure Obligations.