Electoral Act 2017
19Application of Royal Commissions Act 1923 to Redistribution Panel
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19 Application of Royal Commissions Act 1923 to Redistribution Panel
19 Application of Royal Commissions Act 1923 to Redistribution Panel
(1) In relation to the exercise of their functions under this Part, the members of the Redistribution Panel have the powers and immunities of a commissioner, and the Chairperson of the Panel has the powers of a chairperson, within the meaning of Division 1 of Part 2 of the Royal Commissions Act 1923.
(2) The provisions of that Act (other than section 13 and Division 2 of Part 2) apply, with all necessary changes, to any witness or person summoned by or appearing before the Panel.