Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00132:section:15ms
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00132
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 15MS
Character Range: 732123–734287

15MS  Disclosure offences
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) a witness identity protection certificate for an operative in relation to a proceeding has been given; and
 (b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 15MQ; and
 (c) the person engages in conduct; and
 (d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and
 (e) none of the following applies:
 (i) the conduct is required by section 15ML;
 (ii) the conduct is authorised by leave or by an order under section 15MM;
 (iii) the conduct is permitted under section 15MR.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
 (2) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) a witness identity protection certificate for an operative in relation to a proceeding has been given; and
 (b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 15MQ; and
 (c) the person engages in conduct; and
 (d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and
 (e) none of the following applies:
 (i) the conduct is required by section 15ML;
 (ii) the conduct is authorised by leave or by an order under section 15MM;
 (iii) the conduct is permitted under section 15MR; and
 (f) the person is reckless as to whether his or her conduct will endanger the health or safety of another person.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.
 (3) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) a witness identity protection certificate for an operative in relation to a proceeding has been given; and
 (b) the certificate has not been cancelled under section 15MQ; and
 (c) the person engages in conduct; and
 (d) the conduct results in the disclosure of the operative's identity or where the operative lives; and
 (e) none of the following applies:
 (i) the conduct is required by section 15ML;
 (ii) the conduct is authorised by leave or by an order under section 15MM;
 (iii) the conduct is permitted under section 15MR; and
 (f) the person is reckless as to whether his or her conduct will:
 (i) prejudice any current or future investigation; or
 (ii) prejudice any current or future activity relating to security.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.