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Arms Bill

Miscellaneous provisions - Direct access by certain government agencies to arms registry

359: Variation of direct access agreement

You could also call this:

"Changing a direct access agreement with a government agency"

If a government agency wants to change a direct access agreement, sections 356 and 357 will apply. You need to consider these sections when thinking about changing the agreement. They will help guide the process with some adjustments to fit the situation.

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358: Content of direct access agreements, or

"What's in an agreement for a government agency to access the arms registry?"

360: Publication of direct access agreements, or

"Government agencies must publish their direct access agreements online, except for secret information."

Part 8Miscellaneous provisions
Direct access by certain government agencies to arms registry

359Variation of direct access agreement

Sections 356 and 357 apply with any necessary modifications in respect of a proposal to enter into an agreement varying a direct access agreement.