Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00566:section:87
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00566
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 87
Character Range: 113594–114330

87  Compellability as a witness
 (1) A person is not obliged to comply with a subpoena or similar direction of a court or tribunal to attend and answer questions relating to a matter if:
 (a) the person:
 (i) is exercising or has exercised powers under this Act in relation to the matter; or
 (ii) is performing or has performed functions in relation to the matter; or
 (iii) is assisting or has assisted another person in the exercise of powers or the performance of functions under this Act in relation to the matter; and
 (b) the Inspector has issued a certificate under section 86 for the person in relation to the matter.
 (2) This section does not apply to a coronial inquiry.
 (3) This section has effect despite any other law.