Compellability as a witness
87 Compellability as a witness
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:
the person:
is exercising or has exercised powers under this Act in relation to the matter; or
is performing or has performed functions in relation to the matter; or
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
the Inspector has issued a certificate under section 86 for the person in relation to the matter.
This section does not apply to a coronial inquiry.
This section has effect despite any other law.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.