159External examiner’s report

159 External examiner’s report

159 External examiner’s report

(1) An external examiner must give a written report of the examination—

(a) to the designated local regulatory authority as soon as practicable after completing the examination; or

(b) otherwise as specified in the Uniform Rules.

(2) The examiner must not disclose information in the report or acquired in carrying out the external examination, unless permitted to do so under subsection (3) or under section 462.

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(3) The examiner may disclose information in the report or acquired in carrying out the examination—

(a) as is necessary for properly conducting the external examination and making the report of the examination; or

(b) to an investigator or a supervisor, manager or receiver appointed under this Law; or

(c) to the law practice concerned or an associate of the law practice.