Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) A councillor or a member must not make improper use of any information acquired as a councillor or member.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(2) An employee of a council, single authority or joint authority must not make improper use of any information acquired as such an employee.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(3) Improper use of information includes using the information –
(a) to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage or to avoid, directly or indirectly, a disadvantage for oneself, a member of one's family or a close associate; or
(b) to cause any loss or damage to any council, controlling authority, single authority, joint authority or person.
(4) In addition to any penalty imposed under this section, a court may make an order –
(a) barring the councillor from nominating as a candidate at any election for a period not exceeding 7 years; or
(b) dismissing the councillor or member from office.