Telecommunications (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Act 1997
261BConfidential material not to be published
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261B Confidential material not to be published
(1) This section applies to a hearing conducted under this Part. (2) If: (a) the hearing, or a part of the hearing, takes place in public; and (b) the ACA is of the opinion that: (i) evidence or other material presented to the hearing; or (ii) material in a written submission lodged with the ACA; is of a confidential nature; the ACA may order that: (c) the evidence or material not be published; or (d) its disclosure be restricted. (3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with an order under subsection (2). (4) A person who intentionally or recklessly contravenes subsection (3) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
Note: See also sections 4AA and 4B of the Crimes Act 1914.