South Australian Current Acts South Australian Current Acts67J—Improper dissemination of sensitive material
(1) A person who
creates sensitive material for a prosecuting authority, or who obtains
possession of sensitive material on behalf of or from a prosecuting authority,
in connection with a criminal investigation, or criminal or civil proceedings,
must not allow access to the material except—
(a) for
the legitimate purposes of the investigation or proceedings; or
(b) as
may be authorised by the prosecuting authority.
Maximum penalty: $8 000 or imprisonment for 2 years or both.
(2) A public official
who creates, or obtains possession of, sensitive material in connection with
official functions must not allow access to the material except as reasonably
required for purposes connected with his or her official functions (which may
include functions relating to education or training).
Maximum penalty: $8 000 or imprisonment for 2 years or both.
(3) In proceedings for
an offence against subsection (1) or (2), it is a defence to prove that
the act or omission constituting the offence was attributable to an honest and
reasonable mistake on the defendant's part.