Commonwealth Numbered Acts

SECURITY OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT 2018 (NO. 29, 2018) - SECT 40

             (1)  An entity is not excused from giving information or producing a document or copy of a document under subsection 37(4) on the ground that the information or the production of the document or copy might tend to incriminate the entity or expose the entity to a penalty.

             (2)  However, in the case of an individual:

                     (a)  the information given or the document or copy produced; or

                     (b)  giving the information or producing the document or copy; or

                     (c)  any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information or producing the document or copy;

is not admissible in evidence against the individual:

                     (d)  in criminal proceedings other than proceedings for an offence against section 137.1 or 137.2 of the Criminal Code that relates to this Act; or

                     (e)  in civil proceedings other than proceedings for recovery of a penalty in relation to a contravention of subsection 37(4).