140
In forcePublic examination, when allowed
Part 7Examinations and deciding claims of privilege and excuse
Division 1Examinations
140 Public examination, when allowed
(1)
This section does not apply to an organised crime examination.
(2)
The Commission may open an examination to the public if, having weighed the benefits of public exposure and public awareness against the potential for prejudice or privacy infringements, it considers that it is in the public interest to do so.
(3)
A decision to open an examination to the public may be made at any time before or during the examination.
(4)
If the Commission decides to open an examination to the public, the Commission may close the examination for a particular purpose.
[Section 140 inserted: No. 78 of 2003 s. 17.]
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