Australian Human Rights Commission Part II Functions relating to human rights Division 3 Section 26 (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, a person is not excused: (a) from giving any information, or producing a document, when required to do so pursuant to this Act; or (b) from answering a question that the person is required to answer by a member before whom the person is attending in compliance with a notice served on the person under subsection 21(5); on the ground that the giving of the information, the production of the document or the answering of the question: (c) would disclose legal advice furnished to a Minister, to a person or body that acts on behalf of the Commonwealth, or to an authority of the Commonwealth; (d) would contravene the provisions of any other Act or would be contrary to the public interest; or (e) might make the person liable to a penalty. (4) A person is not liable to any penalty under the provisions of any other law by reason of: (a) giving information or producing a document when required to do so pursuant to this Act; or (b) answering a question that the person is required to answer by a member before whom the person is attending in compliance with a notice served on the person under subsection 21(5). 26 Offences relating to administration of Act (1) A person shall not hinder, obstruct, molest or interfere with: (a) a member participating in an inquiry or examination under this Act; or (b) a person acting for or on behalf of the Commission, while that person is holding an inquiry or carrying out an investigation under this Act. Penalty: 10 penalty units. (2) A person who: Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 Compilation No. 48 Compilation date: 20/12/18 Authorised Version C2019C00030 registered 14/01/2019 35 Registered: 14/1/19