Queensland Numbered Acts

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (POWERS AND PENALTIES) AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2024 - SECT 49

49 Amendment of s 579D (Confidentiality of information—generally)

(1) Section 579D —
insert—

(2A) The person must not disclose the information to anyone else, or use the information, other than under this section.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

(2) Section 579D (3) —
omit, insert—

(3) The person may disclose or use the confidential information—

(a) to the extent the disclosure or use is—

(i) necessary for the administration of this Act or to perform the person’s functions or exercise the person’s powers under this Act; or

(ii) otherwise required or permitted under this Act or another law; or

(b) with the consent of the person to whom the information relates; or

(c) in compliance with a lawful process requiring production of documents to, or giving evidence before, a court or tribunal.

(3) Section 579D (2A) to (4) —
renumber as section 579D (3) to (5) .