Crimes Act 1914

The court must order that evidence given in person by a person to whom subsection (2) applies is to be recorded if:

the court is satisfied that the evidence could be used in another proceeding; and

the court is equipped with the necessary facilities; and

the person agrees to the evidence being recorded.

This subsection applies to the following persons:

for a child proceeding—a child witness;

for a vulnerable adult proceeding—a vulnerable adult complainant;

for a special witness proceeding—a special witness for whom an order under subsection 15YAB(3) is in force for this section.

The recording may be a video or audio recording.

Subsection (1) applies whether or not the evidence is given by closed‑circuit television.