Non‑disclosure agreements
237B Non‑disclosure agreements
A provision of a non‑disclosure agreement is void to the extent it prevents or limits a person from—
making a notification, in good faith, under this Law; or
giving information, documents or other assistance in the course of an investigation or for another purpose under this Law to a person exercising functions under this Law.
A relevant person must not enter into a non‑disclosure agreement unless the agreement sets out, clearly and in writing, that the agreement does not limit a person from—
making a notification, in good faith, under this Law; or
giving information, documents or other assistance in the course of an investigation or for another purpose under this Law to a person exercising functions under this Law.
Maximum penalty:
in the case of an individual—$5 000; or
in the case of a body corporate—$10 000.
In this section—
non‑disclosure agreement means a contract or other agreement that prohibits or restricts the disclosure of information or documents by a person in relation to the health, conduct or performance of a registered health practitioner or former registered practitioner;
relevant person means the following—
an employer or former employer of a registered health practitioner or a person who was registered under this Law;
a health service provider whose services are provided by registered health practitioners;
a registered health practitioner.
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