Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00045:section:40
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00045
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 40
Character Range: 266548–267594

40  Self‑incrimination
 (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).

Division 3—Use and disclosure of protected information

Subdivision A—Authorised use and disclosure