(1) The chief executive must ensure that a sound or audiovisual record is made of each hearing for an inquiry in relation to an offender.
(2) Subject to section 192 (Confidentiality of board documents), the board must ensure that a copy of the record is available for access by an eligible person.
Example of available for access
providing for the person to be given, or to be able to buy, a copy of the record or a transcript made from the record
Note 1 An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).
Note 2 A fee may be determined under s 323 for this section.
Note 3 If a form is approved under s 324 for this provision, the form must be used.
(3) In this section:
"eligible person" means—
(a) the chief executive; or
(b) the director of public prosecutions; or
(c) the offender; or
(d) a lawyer representing the offender; or
(e) someone else representing the offender with the board's consent.
Note For the admissibility of a record of proceedings, see the Evidence Act 1995 (Cwlth), s 5, s 157 and dict, def Australian court and def public record .