Productivity Commission Act 1998
57Protection from civil actions
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57 Protection from civil actions
(1) Civil proceedings may not be brought against a member, or a person acting under the direction or authority of a member, in relation to loss, damage or injury of any kind suffered by a person in the course of the proper performance or exercise of the Commission’s functions or powers. (2) Civil proceedings may not be brought against a person in relation to loss, damage or injury of any kind suffered by another person because the first‑mentioned person: (a) made a statement or submission; or (b) gave information or a document; in good faith to the Commission in the course of the proper performance or exercise of the Commission’s functions or powers.