Evidence Act 1939

In this Part:

appear, before a Territory entity, includes:

audio link means facilities (including telephone) that enable audio communication between persons at different places.

communication link means an audiovisual link, audio link or visual link.

interstate entity means:

(b) a person or body authorised by or under a law of a participating State to take evidence on oath or affirmation;

that is authorised by the provisions of an Act of that State in terms substantially corresponding to Divisions 3 and 4 to direct that evidence be taken or submissions be made by audio link or audiovisual link from the Territory.

interstate proceeding means a proceeding in or before an interstate entity.

participating State means a State or Territory in which provisions of an Act in terms substantially corresponding to Divisions 3 and 4 are in force.

Territory entity means any of the following:

(c) a person or body authorised by or under a law of the Territory to take evidence on oath;

(d) in this Division and Division 2 – a person acting judicially, including the holder of a statutory office or a public sector employee with authority to examine evidence.

Territory proceeding means a proceeding in or before a Territory entity.

visual link means facilities that enable visual communication between persons at different places.