38Witnesses subject to questioning

38  Witnesses subject to questioning

 (1) Any of the following may, so far as the Commissioner thinks proper, examine or cross‑examine a witness on a matter relevant to a hearing for the purposes of a special inquiry:

 (a) a legal practitioner assisting the Commissioner;

 (b) any legal practitioner authorised by the Commissioner to appear before it for the purpose of representing any person;

 (c) any person authorised by the Commissioner to appear before the Commissioner.

 (2) Subject to this Act, a witness who is examined or cross‑examined has the same protection and is subject to the same liabilities as if examined by the Commissioner.

Note: For other witness protections, see section 93.