52Restrictions on publication of evidence

52 Restrictions on publication of evidence

(1) If the Ombudsman directs that a hearing, or a part of it, take place in private, the Ombudsman may give directions prohibiting or restricting the publication of: (a) evidence given before the hearing (including evidence given prior to a direction that part of the hearing take place in private); or (b) matters contained in documents given to the Ombudsman in connection with the hearing. (2) A person must not contravene a direction given under this section.

Penalty: 30 penalty units.