Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsWhen this section applies
(1) This section applies if the Operator is satisfied that disclosure of protected information is reasonably necessary for either of the following purposes (a relevant purpose ):
(a) the enforcement of the criminal law;
(b) the safety or wellbeing of children.
Disclosure by Operator
(2) The Operator may disclose the information to a government institution that has functions that relate to the relevant purpose.
(3) However, before disclosing protected information that relates to a person who has applied for redress, the Operator must have regard to the impact the disclosure might have on the person.
Disclosure, use etc. by government official
(4) If information is disclosed to a government institution under subsection (2), then an employee or officer of the institution (the government official ) may:
(a) obtain the information; or
(b) make a record of the information; or
(c) disclose the information to a person; or
(d) use the information;
but only if the government official does so for a relevant purpose in the official's capacity as an employee or officer of the government institution.
Conditions
(5) The Operator may, in writing, impose conditions to be complied with in relation to protected information disclosed under subsection (2).
(6) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is subject to a condition under subsection (5); and
(b) the person engages in conduct (within the meaning of the Criminal Code ); and
(c) the person's conduct breaches the condition.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years or 120 penalty units, or both.
(7) An instrument under subsection (5) is not a legislative instrument.