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Evidence (Audio and Audio Visual Links) Act 1999
17Recognised court may administer oath in the State
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17 Recognised court may administer oath in the State
(1) A recognised court may, for the purpose of obtaining in the proceeding, by audio link or audio visual link, the testimony of a person in Tasmania, administer an oath or affirmation in accordance with the practice and procedure of the recognised court.
(2) Evidence given by a person on oath or affirmation so administered is, for the purposes of the law of Tasmania, testimony given on oath or affirmation in a judicial proceeding.