103Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information

103 Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information (a) the person obtains information in the course of performing functions connected with the administration of this Act; and (b) the information is confidential information and the person has knowledge of that circumstance; and (c) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and

Animal Protection Act 2018 64 (d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the information and the (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(a). (3) Subsection (1) does not apply if: (a) the person discloses the information: (i) for the administration of this Act; or (ii) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or (iii) for legal proceedings arising out of the operation of this Act; or (b) the information is otherwise available to the public. Note for subsection (3) section 43BU of the Criminal Code). In addition to the circumstances mentioned in subsection (3), a person who discloses confidential information will not be criminally responsible for an offence if the disclosure is justified or excused by or under a law (see section 43BE of the Criminal Code).