Cross-border Justice Act 2009
83Exercise of jurisdiction and powers
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83 Exercise of jurisdiction and powers (1) A prescribed court of another participating jurisdiction may: (a) exercise its cross-border jurisdiction in the Territory; and (b) for that purpose, have registries in and sit in the Territory. (2) For exercising its cross-border jurisdiction, a prescribed court of another participating jurisdiction may exercise in the Territory any of the powers the court may exercise in the other jurisdiction, including powers in relation to the following: (a) compelling witnesses; (b) administering oaths;