ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1997 - SECT 150 Self-incrimination
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1997 - SECT 150
Self-incrimination(1) A person (whether an individual or corporation) is not excused from answering a question, giving information or producing a document if required under this Act on the ground that to do so would tend to incriminate the person.
(2) If an individual answers a question, gives information or produces a document in compliance with a requirement under section 100 (2), section 101 or section 133—
(a) the answer to the question; or
(b) the information given; or
(c) the document produced;
is not admissible in evidence against the person in any proceedings (whether civil or criminal), other than proceedings for an offence against section 151 or the Criminal Code
, part 3.4 (False or misleading statements, information and documents) or section 361 (Obstructing territory public official).