Royal Commissions Act 1991

This section applies if, in relation to a hearing or a part of a hearing (the relevant hearing), a commission has given a direction under the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, section 20 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from participating States) or section 32 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from another place).

Where this section applies a person who, in a relevant hearing—

is required or entitled to appear personally, whether as a party or as a witness; or

is entitled to appear for another person;

may appear in that hearing and participate or give evidence, as the case requires, in accordance with the direction.

A person who appears in a relevant hearing in accordance with this section is be taken to be before the commission.