Forensic Procedures Act 2000

A person must not access information stored on the DNA database system unless the information is accessed in accordance with this section. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.

A person may access information stored on the DNA database system for one or more of the following purposes:the purpose of forensic comparison permitted under section 54; the purpose of making the information available, in accordance with the regulations, to the person to whom the information relates; the purpose of administering the DNA database system; the purpose of an arrangement made under section 57 or 58; the purpose of, and in accordance with, the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 of the Commonwealth or the Extradition Act 1988 of the Commonwealth; the purpose of a coronial inquest or inquiry; the purpose of investigation of a complaint by the Ombudsman; the purpose of a forensic comparison permitted under Part 4A; the purpose of forensic comparison with forensic material obtained under Part 4B.

This section does not apply to information that cannot be used to discover the identity of any person.