Local Government Act 1993

A councillor, a member or a member of an audit panel, or a former councillor, former member or former member of an audit panel, must not make improper use of any information acquired as a councillor, member or member of an audit panel. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

An employee or former employee of a council, single authority or joint authority must not make improper use of any information acquired as an employee of the council or authority. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

A person must not make improper use of any information acquired by the person in relation to a code of conduct investigation. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

Improper use of information includes using the information – to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage or to avoid, directly or indirectly, a disadvantage for oneself, a member of one's family or a close associate; or to cause any loss or damage to any council, controlling authority, single authority, joint authority or person.

In addition to any penalty imposed under this section, a court may make an order – barring the councillor from nominating as a candidate at any election for a period not exceeding 7 years; or dismissing the councillor, member or member of an audit panel from office.