Queensland Invasion of Privacy Act 1971
Communicating and publishing private conversations – Queensland Invasion of Privacy Act 1971

Queensland Invasion of Privacy Act 1971 s 44(1): s 44(1) Do not communicate or publish a private conversation obtained through unlawful use of a listening device

A person must not communicate or publish to anyone a private conversation, or a report of its substance, meaning or purport, that has come to the person's knowledge directly or indirectly through a listening device used in breach of s 43. It is permitted to communicate it to a party or with the express or implied consent of a party, or in proceedings for an offence against Part 4, and a person who also learned of it lawfully is not barred. Penalty: on indictment, 40 penalty units or 2 years' imprisonment.

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  • 11 s 11 No communication or publication of private conversations or activities obtained unlawfully

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