374Restrictions on release of confidential material

374 Restrictions on release of confidential material

(1) Subject to sections 375 and 376, if the Designated Authority holds confidential information: (a) the Designated Authority; and (b) a State or Commonwealth Minister who is given the information under section 375; and (c) a person who is given the information under subsection 376(3); must not: (d) publish the information; or (e) make the information available to a person.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.

(2) Subject to section 375, if the Designated Authority holds a confidential sample: (a) the Designated Authority; and (b) a Commonwealth or State Minister who is given access to the sample under section 375; and (c) a person who is given access to the sample under subsection 375(4); must not: (d) allow a person to inspect the sample; or (e) publish information about the sample.

Penalty for contravention of this subsection: Imprisonment for 2 years.