Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2019C00210:section:16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2019C00210
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 16
Character Range: 17801–18459

16  Taking of evidence ‑ protection of persons
 (1) A person taking evidence under this Act has, in the performance of such duties, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.
 (2) A barrister or solicitor, or other representative, appearing on a person's behalf before a person taking evidence under this Act has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in a proceeding in the High Court.
 (3) A person giving evidence under this Act has the same protection, and is, in addition to the penalties provided by this Act, subject to the same liabilities, as a witness in a proceeding in the High Court.