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Anti-discrimination Act 1992
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108 Confidentiality of information
(a) the person obtains information in the course of performing
functions connected with the administration of this Act; and
(b) the person engages in conduct that results in the disclosure of
the information.
2 years.
(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)
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).