Disclosure to employers
24FR Disclosure to employers
Disclosure with consent
The person may disclose information (including personal information) that relates to a conduct complaint or conduct issue referral if:
the disclosure is to the employer of:
the complainant; or
the respondent for the conduct issue concerned; and
the complainant has consented to the disclosure; and
the disclosure is in accordance with that consent.
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
Disclosure for work health and safety reasons
The person may disclose information (including personal information) that relates to a conduct complaint or conduct issue referral if:
the disclosure is to the employer of:
the complainant; or
the respondent for the conduct issue concerned; and
the person is satisfied that the information is relevant to a duty or obligation of the employer under a work health and safety law.
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
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