Privilege and confidentiality
40 Privilege and confidentiality
Anything said or done during conciliation under this Part, or information provided for the purposes of conciliation under this Part, other than something that reveals a significant issue of public safety, interest or importance, is not to be disclosed in any other proceedings (whether under this or any other Act or law) except by consent of all parties to the conciliation.
Except where a disclosure is authorised under this Part, a conciliator must not disclose information gained during conciliation—
in any further conciliation; or
to any person appointed, employed or engaged for the purposes of this Act.
Maximum penalty: $5 000.
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