Criminal Code Act 1983
76Disclosure of confidential information
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76 Disclosure of confidential information (i) is a public officer who obtains information because of the officer's position; or (ii) was a public officer who obtained information because of the person's position as a public officer; and (b) the information is confidential information and the person has (c) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and (e) the conduct results in the disclosure of the information and the person is reckless in relation to the result. (4) A person commits an offence if: (i) is a public officer who obtains information because of the officer's position; or (ii) was a public officer who obtained information because of the person's position as a public officer; and (b) the information is confidential information and the person has (c) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and
Criminal Code Act 1983 96 (e) the conduct results in the disclosure of the information and the person is reckless in relation to the result; and (f) the improper conduct is engaged in with the intention of gaining a benefit. (5) Strict liability applies to subsection (4)(a). (6) Absolute liability applies to subsection (4)(d).