65Restriction on access to ICAC premises and protected ICAC

65 Restriction on access to ICAC premises and protected ICAC information (1) Despite any law of the Territory to the contrary, a public body or public officer may access ICAC premises or protected ICAC information only: (a) with the ICAC's consent; or (b) with a Supreme Court order made under this section. (2) A public body or public officer wishing to access ICAC premises or protected ICAC information may apply to the Supreme Court for an order authorising the access. (3) The public body or public officer must notify the ICAC of the application and the ICAC may appear and make submissions at the hearing of the application. (4) The Supreme Court may make an order authorising the public body or public officer to access the premises or information, subject to any conditions the Court considers appropriate, if satisfied: (a) accessing the premises or information is necessary for the public body or public officer to perform official functions; and (b) the benefits of the access substantially outweigh the risk of: (i) prejudice to the ICAC in performing the ICAC's functions; or (ii) revealing the identity of a protected person. (5) This section does not apply to access to ICAC premises or protected ICAC information by an authorised officer exercising a power under Part 4. protected ICAC information means information held by the ICAC, the ICAC's Office or a member of ICAC staff in connection with, or as a result of any of the following: (a) an evaluation or review; (b) preliminary inquiries; (c) an investigation; (ca) a protected communication;

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Act 2017 52 (d) a report, statement or recommendation under Division 7.