180Protection of authorised investigator etc

180 Protection of authorised investigator etc (1) An authorised investigator has, in exercising functions as an authorised investigator, the same protection and immunity as a judge. (2) A lawyer appearing at the examination on behalf of the person being examined has the same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in a proceeding in the Supreme Court. (3) A person being examined under this division— (a) has the same protection as a witness in a proceeding in the Supreme Court; and (b) in addition to the penalties provided by this Act, is subject to the same liabilities as a witness in a proceeding in the Supreme Court. Subdivision 12.5.5 Offences—examination notices Note For other applicable offences, see div 12.6 (Information order offences).