Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00001:section:38d:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00001
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 38D (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 69842–71054

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Informing the court etc. of an expected disclosure
 (4) A person who gives notice under subsection (1) must also advise, in writing:
 (a) the court; and
 (b) the other parties; and
 (c) the other parties' legal representatives; and
 (d) any other person mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) or (c);
that notice has been given to the Attorney‑General. The advice must include a description of the information.
Note: Failure to give advice as required by this section is an offence in certain circumstances: see section 46C.

Adjournment to allow sufficient time for Attorney‑General to act on the notice
 (5) On receiving the advice, the court must adjourn so much of the proceeding as is necessary to ensure that the information is not disclosed. The court must continue the adjournment until the Attorney‑General:
 (a) gives a copy of a certificate to the court under subsection 38F(5) or 38H(4); or
 (b) gives advice to the court under subsection 38F(7) or 38H(9) (which applies if a decision is made not to give a certificate).

Subdivision B—Notifying Attorney‑General etc. where disclosure expected by witness answering question in civil proceedings