(1)  In any proceedings relating to a notifiable disease, a court of its own motion, or on the application of a person under subsection (2) , may make an order prohibiting or restricting the publication of any part of the proceedings if satisfied that it is in the best interest of a party to the proceedings, or a witness in respect of the proceedings, to do so.

(2)  The Director, or a party to or witness in respect of, any proceedings may apply to a court for an order referred to in subsection (1) .

(3)  In any proceedings relating to a notifiable disease, a court, of its own motion or on the application of a person under subsection (4) , may make an order closing the court if satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so.

(4)  The Director, or a party to, or witness in respect of, any proceedings may apply to a court for an order referred to in subsection (3) .