National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009

CHAPTER 6 - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT  

PART 6-5 - HEARINGS  

Division 2 - Hearings  

SECTION 288   PROTECTION OF ASIC MEMBERS ETC.  

288(1)   [ ASIC members]  

An ASIC member has, in the performance or exercise of any of his or her functions and powers as an ASIC member in relation to a hearing, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.

288(2)   [ Delegates of ASIC members]  

A delegate of an ASIC member has, in the performance or exercise of any delegated function or power in relation to a hearing, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.

288(3)   [ Lawyers and other persons]  

A lawyer or other person appearing on a person ' s behalf at a hearing has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the High Court.

288(4)   [ Witnesses]  

Subject to this Act, a person who is required by a summons under section 284 to appear at a hearing, or a witness at a hearing, has the same protection as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.