43Refusal to be sworn or to answer questions

43 Refusal to be sworn or to answer questions

*[Section 43 Amended by No. 43 of 1991, s. 5 and Sched. 1 ]*A person appearing as a witness at an inquiry by a Commission shall not, without reasonable excuse –

(a) refuse or fail to be sworn or to make an affirmation;

(b) refuse or fail to answer a question that the person is required to answer by the Commissioner conducting or presiding at the inquiry; or

(c) refuse or fail to produce a document that the person was required to produce by a summons under this Act served on the person.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.