Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01070:clause:5_25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01070
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 25
Character Range: 626119–626981

25  Use of information—civil obligations

Use of information—officers and employees

 (1) A person who obtains information because they are, or have been, an officer or employee of a Commonwealth authority must not improperly use the information to:
 (a) gain an advantage for himself or herself or someone else; or
 (b) cause detriment to the Commonwealth authority or to another person.

Note 1: Section 27A makes provision for officers who are also public servants.

Note 2: This duty continues after the person stops being an officer or employee of the Commonwealth authority.

Note 3: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see Schedule 2).

 (2) A person who is involved in a contravention of subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: Section 5 defines involved.

Note 2: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see Schedule 2).