Section 95V — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Protection of witnesses

Subject to this Part, a person summoned to attend or appearing as a witness at an inquiry has the same protection, and is, in addition to the penalties provided by this Part, subject to the same liabilities, in any civil or criminal proceedings as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.

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Related sections

s 95S — Taking of evidence on oath or affirmation
s 95T — Failure of witness to attend
s 95U — Refusal to be sworn or to answer question
s 95W — Allowances to witnesses
s 95X — Declarations by Minister or Commission
s 95Y — Declarations in relation to State or Territory authorities

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