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Powers of recognised courts

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Chapter 3Use of audiovisual links and audio links
Part 3.3Use of interstate audiovisual links or audio links in proceedings in participating States

24 Powers of recognised courts

(1)

The recognised court may, for the proceeding, exercise in the ACT, in relation to taking evidence or receiving a submission by audiovisual link or audio link, any of its powers except its powers—

(a)

to punish for contempt; and

(b)

to enforce or execute its judgments or process.

(2)

The laws of the participating State (including rules of court) that apply to the proceeding in that State also apply, by operation of this subsection, to the practice and procedure of the recognised court in taking evidence or receiving a submission by audiovisual link or audio link from a person in the ACT.

(3)

For the exercise by the recognised court of its powers, the place in the ACT where evidence is given or a submission is made is taken to be part of the court.

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