289Offence to disclose confidential information

289 Offence to disclose confidential information (a) the person obtains information in the course of performing a function connected with the administration of this Act or exercising a power under this Act; and (b) the information is confidential and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance; and (c) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and (d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the information and the disclosure is not: (i) for a purpose connected with the administration of this Act, including a legal proceeding arising out of the operation of this Act; or (ii) to a person who is otherwise entitled to the information; and

Liquor Act 2019 158 (e) the person is reckless in relation to the result and circumstance referred to in paragraph (d). 2 years. (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(a). (3) If the information referred to in subsection (1) relates to a person, it is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against that subsection if the person consented to the disclosure of the information. Note for section 289 In addition to the circumstances mentioned in this section, a person who discloses information mentioned in this section will not be criminally responsible for an offence if the disclosure is justified or excused by or under a law (see section 43BE of the Criminal Code).