Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00131:reg:19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00131
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 19
Character Range: 19521–21187

19  Publicity
(1)     A party must not directly or indirectly cause, participate in or assist the canvassing in any media of any issue that is before (or likely to be before) the Panel in proceedings:
(a)     until the proceedings are determined or the time limit within which an application under section 657EA of the Corporations Act may be made for review of a Panel decision has expired, whichever is longer and
(b)     if a request is made, or proposed to be made, to vary, revoke or suspend any final orders, from the time the person becomes aware of the request or proposed request until it is determined by the Panel.
For the purposes of Rule 19, media refers to a means of communication through which the subject information reaches or influences people widely, including (but not limited to): radio, television, newspapers, magazines, letters, the internet, emails, social media and online platforms.
(2)     Rule 19(1) does not apply to statements that, without discussing merits:
(a)     identify the parties or the subject matter of the application or the broad nature of the unacceptable circumstances alleged or the orders sought or
(b)     describe any decision of the proceedings,
       to the extent such matters have been disclosed publicly by the Panel.

(3)     From the relevant time period in Rule 19(1)(a) or (b) until the Panel publishes its reasons for decision, a party must not directly or indirectly cause a decision of the Panel to be misrepresented in any media.
(4)     A party must ensure that each of its Representatives complies with this Rule 19.
(5)     This Rule 19 does not apply to ASIC.

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