Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) For investigating the complaint, the Commissioner may request a person to allow the Commissioner to have contact with a child who is, or whom the Commissioner reasonably believes to be:
(a) the protected child; or
(b) a witness in relation to the complaint.
(2) The notice must specify a reasonable time and place for the contact.
(3) The person must comply with the notice.
Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.
(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) if:
(a) the defendant has a reasonable excuse; or
(b) the child has indicated that he or she does not wish to have the contact.