Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts23. Secrecy
(1) The operation of sections 19, 20, 21 and 22 shall not be limited by any provision (including a provision relating to secrecy) contained in any other law of the Territory (whether made before or after the commencement of this Act) except to the extent to which such other law expressly excludes the operation of this section.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law of the Territory, and notwithstanding the making of an oath or declaration of secrecy, a person shall not be guilty of an offence nor shall any civil action lie against the person by reason of anything done by the person for the purposes of section 19, 20, 21 or 22.
(3) The Auditor-General and every authorised auditor shall preserve secrecy with respect to all matters and things coming to their knowledge in the performance of their functions or the exercise of their powers under this Act and shall not, except in the course of their duty, communicate to a person any such matter or thing.
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