Council of Law Reporting Act 1990
13Prohibition of publication of reports of judicial decisions
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13 Prohibition of publication of reports of judicial decisions
A person, other than the Council, shall not publish the whole or any part of any reports of judicial decisions, either separately or in conjunction with the reports of any other decisions, except with the consent of the Council unless the publication –
(a) is for the purpose of, or is associated with, the reporting of news in a newspaper, magazine or similar periodical; or
(b) is for the purpose of, or is associated with, the reporting of news by means of broadcasting or in cinematographic film; or
(c) is for the purpose of, or is associated with, teaching.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.