169Abrogation of privilege against self‑incrimination

169 Abrogation of privilege against self‑incrimination

(1) A person is not excused from complying with a direction given under this Part on the ground that complying with the direction may result in information being provided that—

(a) might incriminate the person; or

(b) may make the person liable to a penalty.

(2) The material specified in subsection (3)—

(a) is not admissible in evidence against the person referred to in that subsection in a criminal proceeding, or a proceeding for the imposition of a civil penalty, other than a proceeding in respect of the provision of false information; and

(b) must not be used in any action, proceeding or process that may make the person liable to a penalty, other than a proceeding in respect of the provision of false information.

(3) The specified material is—

(a) information obtained from an individual under a direction given under this Part (other than information contained in any document or item that the person is required to keep under an industry law); and

(b) information, or a document or thing, obtained as a direct result or indirect consequence of information referred to in paragraph (a).

S. 170 inserted by No. 63/2017 s. 18.