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๐Ÿ“˜ Evidence and Public Interest Disclosure Legislation Amendment Act 2012

031 of 2012Assented 2 October 2012

This Act amends the Evidence Act 1906 and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 to provide further protections for confidential communications and public interest disclosures.

Impact

It affects individuals who make confidential disclosures to professionals or journalists, and public sector employees who make public interest disclosures, by strengthening protections against reprisal and ensuring confidentiality.

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