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s 49W

Powers of interstate entity

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Part 5Communication links
Division 4Use of interstate audiovisual links or audio links in interstate proceedings

49W Powers of interstate entity

(1) The interstate entity may, for the purposes of the proceeding, exercise in the Territory, in connection with taking evidence or receiving submissions by audiovisual link or audio link, any of its powers, except its powers:

(a)

to punish for contempt; and

(b)

to enforce or execute its judgments or process.

(2) The laws of the participating State (including rules of court) that apply to the proceeding in that State also apply, by force of this subsection, to the practice and procedure of the interstate entity in taking evidence or receiving submissions, by audiovisual link or audio link from a person in the Territory.

(3) For the purposes of the interstate entity exercising its powers, the place in the Territory where evidence is given or submissions are made is taken to be part of the place where the entity is sitting.

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Section 49W — Powers of interstate entity — Evidence Act 1939 (Northern Territory) — Barrister AI