207Appearance at board hearing by audiovisual or audio link

207 Appearance at board hearing by audiovisual or audio link (1) This section applies if, in relation to a hearing for an inquiry, or a part of a hearing for an inquiry, the board has given a direction under the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991, section 20 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from participating States) or section 32 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from another place). (2) A person may appear in the hearing, and take part or give evidence, in accordance with the direction, if the person— (a) is required or entitled to appear personally, whether as a party or as a witness; or (b) is entitled to appear for someone else. (3) A person who appears in the hearing under this section is taken to be before the board.