72Confidentiality for Commission, commissioners and Commission officers

72 Confidentiality for Commission, commissioners and Commission officers

(1) The Commission or a person who is or was a commissioner or Commission officer must not disclose any information acquired by reason of being the Commission, a commissioner or a Commission officer, or in the course of the

performance of functions under this Act or any other Act, except in accordance with this Division.

(2) The Commission or a person who is or was a commissioner or Commission officer may disclose information referred to in subsection (1)—

(a) for the performance of functions under this Act or any other Act; or

(b) for the purpose of—

(i) proceedings for an offence; or

(ii) a sanction or action—

brought or imposed under this Act; or

(c) for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or representation; or

(d) if the information is in the public domain at the time of disclosure, otherwise than as a result of a disclosure that the Commission or person knows or ought to have known was unlawful; or

(e) if the Commission or person considers it necessary to disclose the information to prevent, or reduce the risk of, harm to a person's health, safety or welfare; or

(f) as is otherwise authorised or required under this Act or any other Act.