Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) A person taking evidence under this Act has, in the performance of such duties, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.
(2) A barrister or solicitor, or other representative, appearing on a person's behalf before a person taking evidence under this Act has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in a proceeding in the High Court.
(3) A person giving evidence under this Act has the same protection, and is, in addition to the penalties provided by this Act, subject to the same liabilities, as a witness in a proceeding in the High Court.