87Information to be confidential

87 Information to be confidential

(1) A person connected with the Authority must not make a record of, or divulge or communicate to any person, information relating to the Authority, the Authority's functions and powers or a Suburban Rail Loop project that was obtained by the person in confidence, except—

(a) in carrying out official duties other than in a reckless manner; or

(b) in carrying out duties or obligations, other than in reckless manner—

(i) under this Act; or

(ii) as a participant in relation to an undertaking referred to in section 88(e); or

(iii) under an agreement or arrangement referred to in section 88(f); or

(c) with the written approval of the Minister; or

(d) to a court, in proceedings under this Act or in relation to an agreement or arrangement made under this Act; or

(e) if the information is already in the public domain, other than as a result of a contravention of this Act; or

(f) in the prescribed circumstances (if any).

1. 60 penalty units.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a reference to information obtained in confidence includes a reference to information obtained by the person in circumstances in which the person knew or ought reasonably to have known the information was confidential.