Victorian Numbered Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME COMMISSIONER ACT 2015 (NO. 56 OF 2015) - SECT 21

    (1)     Subject to subsection (2), a person must not knowingly disclose any identifying information obtained in the course of the performance of a function or the exercise of a power of the Commissioner.

Penalty:     120 penalty units

    (2)     A person may disclose identifying information obtained as a result of the person performing a function or exercising a power of the Commissioner in the following circumstances—

        (a)     if the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the person to perform a function or to exercise a power of the Commissioner;

        (b)     if the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the preparation for, conduct of or participation in, proceedings in any court or tribunal;

        (c)     if the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the purpose of the administration or enforcement of an order of a court or tribunal;

        (d)     if the disclosure is to a legal practitioner for the purpose of obtaining legal advice or representation;

        (e)     if the disclosure is authorised in writing by the person to whom the identifying information relates;

        (f)     if the disclosure is required or authorised by or under this Act or any other Act.