Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

MIGRATION REGULATIONS 1994 - REG 5.13

  (1)   A Commissioner has, in the performance of the duties of a Commissioner, the same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.

  (2)   A barrister, solicitor or approved agent appearing before a Commissioner has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the High Court.

  (3)   A witness summoned to attend, or appearing, before a Commissioner has the same protection as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.