Public Trustee Act 1978

This section applies to a person who—

is or has been—

the Minister; or

a board member; or

a public service employee performing functions under or relating to the administration of this Act; and

in that capacity, has acquired or has access to criminal history information.

The person must not disclose the criminal history information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section.Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

The person may disclose or use the criminal history information—

to the extent the disclosure or use is—

necessary to perform the person’s functions under or relating to this part; or

otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or

with the consent of the person to whom the criminal history information relates.

A person who possesses a report given to the Minister under section 117ZK or a notice given to the Minister under section 117ZL must ensure the report or notice is destroyed as soon as practicable after it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was given.

In this section—criminal history information means information contained in—

a report given to the Minister under section 117ZK; or

a notice given to the Minister under section 117ZL.