261CDirection about private hearings

#### 261C Direction about private hearings (1) This section applies to a hearing conducted under this Part. (2) If the hearing, or a part of the hearing, takes place in private, the ACA: (a) must give directions as to the persons who may be present at the hearing or the part of the hearing; and (b) may give directions restricting the disclosure of evidence or other material presented at the hearing or the part of the hearing. (3) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a direction under subsection (2). (4) A person who intentionally or recklessly contravenes subsection (3) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction: (a) in the case of a direction under paragraph (2)(a)—by a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units; or (b) in the case of a direction under paragraph (2)(b)—by a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units. > Note: See also sections 4AA and 4B of the Crimes Act 1914.