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THERAPEUTIC GOODS ACT 1989 - SECT 31F

Self-incrimination

             (1)  A person is not excused from giving information or a document under a notice given under section 31A, 31AA or 31B on the ground that the giving of the information or document would tend to incriminate the person or expose the person to a penalty.

             (2)  However, in the case of an individual:

                     (a)  the information given; or

                     (b)  the giving of the document; or

                     (c)  any information, document or thing obtained as a direct or indirect consequence of giving the information or document;

is not admissible in evidence in:

                     (d)  criminal proceedings against the individual, except proceedings under, or arising out of, section 31D or 31E; or

                     (e)  proceedings for a pecuniary penalty order against the individual for a contravention of a civil penalty provision.


 



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