304Disclosure of interest by employees

### 304 Disclosure of interest by employees > > (1)  A person employed in the Department who has an interest as referred to in [subsection (2)](#GS304@Gs2@EN) in a matter relating to fish must disclose the interest to the Secretary as soon as practicable after the person becomes aware of that fact. > > > > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units. > > > (2)  A person has an interest in a matter relating to fish if – > > > > > > (a) the person has, or has a reasonable expectation of having, a direct or indirect financial benefit in the matter; and > > > > > > > (b) the benefit is likely to conflict with any power or function of that person in relation to that matter. > > > (3)  A person has an indirect financial benefit in a matter if the person – > > > > > > (a) is a member of a company or body which has a financial interest in the matter; or > > > > > > > (b) is a partner, agent or consultant of a person who has a financial interest in the matter.