Proposed reports to remain confidential
65 Proposed reports to remain confidential
A person who receives a proposed audit report, or part of a proposed audit report, of the auditor-general under section 64, or a proposed report, or part of a proposed report, of the auditor-general under section 61A, must not disclose any information contained in the report unless—
disclosure is required for the purpose of—
making submissions or comments to the auditor-general in relation to the proposed report; or
obtaining legal advice in relation to matters raised by the proposed report; or
the information has been made public by the auditor-general.
Maximum penalty—200 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.
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