Scale for payment of expenses of witnesses
11 Scale for payment of expenses of witnesses
For the purposes of section 26 of the Act, the prescribed scale is the scale set out in the following table.
Scale for payment of expenses of witness | ||
|---|---|---|
Item | Witness | Expenses |
1 | Witness appearing because of the witness’ professional, scientific or other special skill or knowledge | The amount provided by subparagraph 6(1)(a)(i) of the Royal Commissions Regulations 2019 in relation to expenses of witnesses possessing such skill or knowledge |
2 | Witness appearing for any other reason | In the case of a witness remunerated by wages, salary or fee—such amount as is lost by the witness’ attendance In any other case—such amount as is provided by subparagraph 6(1)(a)(ii) of the Royal Commissions Regulations 2019 in relation to expenses of witnesses generally |
3 | In addition to items 1 and 2—witness appearing to give expert evidence | A reasonable amount for qualifying to give that evidence |
4 | In addition to items 1 and 2—any witness | Such amount as is reasonable: (a) for the witness’ travel to and from the place at which the witness attends; and (b) if the witness is required to be absent overnight from the witness’ usual place of residence—for meals and accommodation |
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