17L   Matters arising under the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985

(1)  There is a defence of absolute privilege for a publication to or by the New South Wales Crime Commission or to any member of the Commission or member of the staff of the Commission in his or her capacity as such a member.

(2)  This section applies in relation to any hearing before the New South Wales Crime Commission or any other matter relating to the powers, authorities, duties or functions of the Commission.

(3)  This section extends to publications made before the commencement of this section.