41SOffences in relation to public inquiries

41S Offences in relation to public inquiries

41S Offences in relation to public inquiries

(1) Section 25L (Offences relating to inquiries and inspections) extends to public inquiries with all necessary modifications, including the following—

(a) the reference in that section to a notice under Division 1 of Part 2A is to be read as including a reference to a notice under this Part (including a notice given in exercise of the powers conferred by section 41P),

(b) the reference in that section to an oath required to be taken, or affirmation required to be made, under Division 1 of Part 2A is to be read as including a reference to an oath or affirmation required under this Part,

(c) the reference in that section to the exercise of functions under this Act or the regulations by an authorised inspector is to be read as including a reference to the exercise of functions under this Part by a public inquirer or an authorised officer.

(2) A person must not contravene—

(a) a direction of a public inquirer that prohibits the person from being present at a hearing (or part of a hearing) of a public inquiry, or

(b) a direction of a public inquirer that prevents or restricts the publication of evidence given before the public inquirer or of matters contained in documents obtained or received by the public inquirer.

Maximum penalty (subsection (2)): 10 penalty units.

s 41S: Ins 2017 No 36, Sch 1 [7]. Am 2018 No 64, Sch 1[36].