Human Source Management Act 2023
77Privilege against self-incrimination abrogated
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77 Privilege against self-incrimination abrogated
(1) A person is not excused from giving any information, document or answer in response to a direction of IBAC under this Division on the ground that the giving of the information, document or answer might tend to incriminate the person or make the person liable to a penalty.
(2) Any information, document or answer given in response to a direction of IBAC under this Division is not admissible in evidence against the person giving the information, document or answer before any court or person acting judicially, except in a proceeding—
(a) for perjury or giving false information; or
(b) under Part 7 of the Victoria Police Act 2013 for breach of discipline.
(3) Any evidence obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of any information, document or answer given in response to a direction of IBAC under this Division is not admissible against the person giving the information, document or answer in a criminal proceeding or proceeding for the imposition of a penalty brought against that person.