[no bill text published] Criminal Offence for Disclosing Confidential Notices and Interfering with Investigations
Integrity Commission Amendment Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People must not tell others about a confidential notice unless they have a reasonable excuse.
Anyone disclosing information about a confidential notice must warn the recipient that further disclosure is a crime.
People must not destroy or alter records to mislead investigators or integrity entities.
People must not threaten or harm anyone for providing information during an investigation.
Information holders and their staff must not disclose documents obtained under the Act unless it is for administration purposes.
Investigators can use reasonable force to enter premises.
Assessors can use investigator powers if it is reasonably necessary for an assessment.
Investigators can stop a person from using a lawyer if that lawyer is already involved in the investigation.