107Offence to disclose certain information

107 Offence to disclose certain information (b) the person obtains information in the course of performing a function connected with the administration of this Act or exercising a power under this Act; and (c) the information is confidential and the person is reckless in relation to that circumstance; and (d) the person intentionally engages in conduct; and (e) the conduct results in the disclosure of the information and the disclosure is not: (i) for a purpose connected with the administration of this Act, including a legal proceeding arising out of the operation of this Act; or (ii) to a person who is otherwise entitled to the information; and (f) the person is reckless in relation to the result and circumstance specified in paragraph (e). 6 months. (2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(a) and (b).

Planning Act 1999 132 (3) If the information mentioned in subsection (1) relates to a person, it is a defence to a charge for an offence against that subsection if the person has consented to the disclosure of the information. A person to whom the information relates includes a person who has a direct interest in the information remaining confidential because the information is financial, commercial, personal or cultural information. Note for subsection (3) In addition to the circumstances mentioned in this section, a person who discloses information mentioned in this section will not be criminally responsible for an offence if the disclosure is justified or excused by or under a law (see section 43BE of the Criminal Code).