Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) An affidavit made at a place in the Territory must be witnessed by one of the following:
(a) a justice of the peace;
(b) a commissioner for oaths;
(c) any other person authorised by an Act to witness the affidavit.
(2) An affidavit made at a place outside the Territory must be witnessed by one of the following:
(a) a person who has authority under the law of the place:
(i) to administer an oath, take an affirmation or carry out a comparable process; or
(ii) to witness the making of an affidavit or comparable document;
(b) a consular official who is performing official functions at the place;
(c) if the person making the affidavit is a member of the Australian Defence Force – a defence force officer;
(d) any other person authorised by an Act to witness the affidavit.