24FMDisclosure etc. of information relating to serious offences

24FM Disclosure etc. of information relating to serious offences

(1) This section applies if the information relates to a conduct issue involving conduct that may constitute a serious offence against another person (the potential victim). (2) The person may make a record of the information (including personal information) for purposes connected with the performance or exercise of functions or powers under this Act or another Act.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

(3) The person may disclose the information (including personal information) if the disclosure is: (a) other than to the Australian Federal Police or the police force or police service of a State or Territory; and (b) for purposes connected with the performance or exercise of functions or powers under this Act or another Act.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

(4) The person may disclose the information (including personal information) to the Australian Federal Police, or the police force or police service of a State or Territory, if any of the following applies: (a) the potential victim consents to the disclosure; (b) the disclosure is for the purposes of deciding how to deal with the conduct issue; (c) the disclosure is required by or under another law of the Commonwealth, a law of a State or a Territory, or a court/tribunal order.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).