Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
CHAPTER 4
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MEMBERS AND OBSERVERS
PART 4-4
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PROTECTION OF MEMBERS
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INTERESTS
Division 175
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When may a member inspect a corporation
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s books?
SECTION 175-10
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ACQUIRED IN INSPECTION
175-10(1)
A person who inspects books on behalf of an applicant under section 175-1 must not disclose information obtained during the inspection.
175-10(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that the disclosure is to: (a) the Registrar; or (b) the applicant.
175-10(3)
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1) .
175-10(4)
An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.
A person who inspects books on behalf of an applicant under section 175-1 must not disclose information obtained during the inspection.
175-10(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that the disclosure is to: (a) the Registrar; or (b) the applicant.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code ).
175-10(3)
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1) .
Penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.
175-10(4)
An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note:
For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .