26Restriction on publication of information relating to Royal Commission inquiries

26 Restriction on publication of information relating to Royal Commission inquiries (1) Subject to subsection (2), a commissioner may make an order prohibiting or restricting the publication of— (a) any information that may enable the identity of a person who has given, or is to give, information or evidence to the Royal Commission for the purposes of an inquiry to be ascertained; or (b) any information or evidence given to the Royal Commission for the purposes of an inquiry. (2) A commissioner may make an order prohibiting or restricting the publication of information or evidence if— (e) the commissioner otherwise considers the prohibition or restriction appropriate. (3) If the order is made during a proceeding, the Royal Commission must cause a copy of the order to be posted— (4) If the order is made in relation to information that is given by the Royal Commission to another person, the Royal Commission must cause a copy of the order to be given to that person. (5) An order made under this section is not a legislative instrument within the meaning of the **Subordinate Legislation Act 1994**.