Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00187:clause:1_18xa
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00187
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18XA
Character Range: 11838–12768

18XA  Protection of persons involved in handling etc. complaints
 (1) In exercising powers or performing functions under paragraph 15(1AA)(c) and subsection 15(1AAA), or assisting in exercising those powers or performing those functions, a complaint handler has the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.
 (2) In authorising a person or body under subsection 15(1AAB), the Chief Justice has the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.
 (3) A witness requested to attend, or appearing, before a complaint handler handling a complaint has the same protection, and is subject to the same liabilities in a proceeding, as a witness in a case tried by the High Court.
 (4) A lawyer assisting, or appearing on behalf of a person before, a complaint handler handling a complaint has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the High Court.