Victorian Numbered Acts

JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS) ACT 2021 (NO. 11 OF 2021) - SECT 128

After section 59E(1) of the Independent Broad‑based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011 insert —

    "(1A)     A witness summons under subsection (1) may specify that attendance required under the summons is to be by means of audio visual link or audio link and in a specified manner.

    (1B)     A witness summons under subsection (1) that provides for attendance as described in subsection (1A)—

        (a)     need not specify a place for attendance; and

        (b)     may specify, if any documents are to be produced, that those documents are to be produced by secure electronic means and in a specified manner.

    (1C)     The IBAC may vary the means of attendance required under a witness summons under subsection (1) without reissuing the witness summons if the consent of the person attending or that person's legal representative is given to that variation.".