(1)  As soon as practicable after completing an external examination, an external examiner must give a written report of the examination to the prescribed authority.

(2)  The examiner must not disclose information in the report or acquired in carrying out the examination, unless permitted to do so under subsection (3) or under section 587 (Permitted disclosure of confidential information) or if otherwise required to do so by law.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(3)  The examiner may disclose information in the report or acquired in carrying out the examination –

(a) as is necessary for properly conducting the examination and making the report of the examination; or

(b) to an investigator or a supervisor, manager or receiver appointed under this Act; or

(c) to the law practice concerned or an associate of the law practice; or

(d) to the Board.

(4)  The prescribed authority must give a copy of the written report to the Board.