Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00049:section:229:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00049
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 229 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 286718–288404

person if the authorised discloser is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in order to protect that or another person's life or physical safety.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (5): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.

Disclosure of publicly available information
 (6) A person may make a record of information, or disclose information, if the information has already been lawfully made available to the public.

Restrictions on authorisations to disclose
 (7) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), this subsection prevents a disclosure if the disclosure would contravene a certificate issued under section 235, unless the disclosure is made to an IGIS official.
 (8) A person must notify the Attorney‑General if the person intends to make a disclosure to an IGIS official, under subsection (1), (2) or (4), that would contravene a certificate issued under section 235.
 (9) For the purposes of subsections (1) to (4), this subsection prevents a disclosure if the disclosure would be inconsistent with an arrangement entered into under section 239.
 (10) For the purposes of subsections (1) to (3), this subsection prevents a disclosure of investigation material or derivative material unless the disclosure:
 (a) is in accordance with any direction in effect under subsection 100(1) (directions about use or disclosure of investigation material); and
 (b) complies with Subdivision B of Division 4 of Part 7 (use and disclosure of investigation material).

Relationship to other provisions
 (11) Except as provided by subsections (7), (9) and (10), this section has effect despite any other provision of this Act.