Protection of others from liability
226 Protection of others from liability
Civil or criminal liability is not incurred only because of any of the following done honestly and without recklessness:
giving the director‑general information about a biosecurity event, biosecurity risk or biosecurity impact;
giving the director‑general other information about biosecurity matter or a carrier, or any dealing with biosecurity matter or a carrier.
Also, giving any information about biosecurity matter or a carrier honestly and without recklessness to the director‑general is not—
a breach of confidence; or
a breach of professional etiquette or ethics; or
a breach of a rule of professional conduct.
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