Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975

PART 7 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS  

Division 3 - Confidentiality of information  

SECTION 129  

129   EXCEPTION FOR USE OF INFORMATION IN GOOD FAITH  


Section 128 does not apply if the person makes a record of, discloses or otherwise uses protected information in good faith:


(a) in performing, or purportedly performing, his or her functions or duties under this Act; or


(b) in exercising, or purportedly exercising, his or her powers under this Act.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in this section (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code ).




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