99Protection of examiners and other persons16

99 Protection of examiners and other persons16 (1) Subsection (2) applies to an examiner to the extent the examiner:17 (a) exercises the power to conduct an examination; and18 (b) in relation to the examination:19 (i) performs the examiner’s functions; and20 (ii) exercises the examiner’s powers.21 (2) The examiner has the same protection and immunity as a Justice of22 the High Court.23 (3) Subsection (4) applies to a legal practitioner:24 (a) assisting the ACIC or an examiner at an examination; or25 (b) representing a person at an examination.26 (4) The legal practitioner has the same protection and immunity as a27 barrister has in appearing for a party in proceedings in the High28 Court.29 No. , 2026 Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission Bill 2026 99 (5) To avoid doubt, this section does not limit the powers of the1 Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security under the2 Inspector-General and Security Act 1986, or any other law of the3 Commonwealth that confers powers on the Inspector-General.4 Note: Section 127 provides for the protection of a person summoned to5 attend an examination, or who appears before an examiner as a6 witness.7