After section 90 of the Principal Act insert —
(1) An authorised officer who is not a member of the police force must not disclose any information obtained during the course of the officer's duties or the exercise of a power under section 88 or 88A except as authorised under this section.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) An authorised officer referred to in subsection (1) is authorised and may disclose information obtained in the course of the officer's duties or the exercise of a power under section 88 or 88A—
(a) if the authorised officer reasonably believes that the disclosure is necessary—
(i) for or in connection with the administration of this Act; or
(ii) to assist a relevant person or the authorised officer to exercise a power, or perform a duty or function, under this Act or the regulations made under this Act; or
(b) in the following circumstances—
(i) for the purposes of any legal proceedings arising out of this Act or of any report of such proceedings; or
(ii) for the purposes of any other legal proceedings; or
(iii) to a court or tribunal in the course of legal proceedings; or
(iv) pursuant to an order of a court or tribunal; or
(v) to the extent reasonably required for any other law enforcement purposes; or
(vi) with the written authority of the Secretary; or
(vii) with the written authority of the person to whom the information relates.
(3) In this section—
"relevant person" means—
(a) the Secretary; or
(b) a person authorised under section 167(1)(b); or
(c) a person authorised to bring a proceeding under section 188(1)(b) or (d); or
(d) the Director of Public Prosecutions; or
(e) a member of the police force.".