Confidentiality of information provided to Tribunal
180 Confidentiality of information provided to Tribunal
If a person provides information to the Tribunal in connection with the functions of the Tribunal under this Act on the understanding that the information is confidential and will not be divulged, the Tribunal is required to ensure that the information is not divulged by it to any person, except—
with the consent of the person who provided the information, or
to the extent that the Tribunal is satisfied that the information is not confidential in nature, or
to a member or officer of the Tribunal, or
as required by any other law.
If the Tribunal is satisfied that it is desirable to do so because of the confidential nature of any information provided to the Tribunal in connection with its functions under this Act, it may give directions prohibiting or restricting the divulging of the information.
A person must not contravene a direction given under this section.
Maximum penalty—1000 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.
A reference in this section to information includes information furnished in compliance with a requirement under this Act, information given in evidence to the Tribunal and information contained in any documents provided to the Tribunal.
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