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36 Release of information
> > (1) The Conduct Division may give directions preventing or restricting the publication of evidence given before the Division or of matters contained in documents lodged with the Division.
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> > (2) A person who makes a publication in contravention of a direction under this section is guilty of an offence punishable, upon conviction, by a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
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> **s 36:** Am 1992 No 112, Sch 1.