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National Security Information (Criminal and Civil Proceedings) Act 2004
46COffence to contravene requirement to notify Attorney‑General etc. under sections 38D and 38E
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#### 46C Offence to contravene requirement to notify Attorney‑General etc. under sections 38D and 38E
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is a party, or the legal representative of a party, to a civil proceeding; and
(b) the person contravenes subsection 38D(1), (3) or (4) or 38E(2); and
(c) the disclosure of information mentioned in that subsection is likely to prejudice national security.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.