Use of information for investigation or prosecution
40C Use of information for investigation or prosecution
This section applies to information about a person given to the integrity commissioner under this Act, including, for example—
information given in a request for advice under chapter 3, part 2; and
information given in a meeting under chapter 3, part 3.
The information may be—
recorded, used and disclosed for the purpose of the investigation or prosecution of an offence against section 40A; and
given in a proceeding against a person for an offence against section 40A to the extent necessary to prosecute the person for the offence.
Subsection (2) applies despite—
section 24; and
any other law, rule or practice to the contrary.
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