45Disclosure of information

45 Disclosure of information

45 Disclosure of information

A person must not disclose information obtained in connection with the administration or execution of this Act unless the disclosure is made—

(a) with the consent of the person from whom the information was obtained, or

(b) in connection with the administration or execution of this Act, or

(c) for the purposes of legal proceedings arising out of this Act or of any report of the proceedings, or

(d) in accordance with a requirement imposed under the Ombudsman Act 1974, or

(e) with other lawful excuse.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.