Health Complaints Act 1995
46Power to examine witnesses, &c.
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46 Power to examine witnesses, &c.
(1) The Commissioner, or a person who is to receive information under section 45 (2) , may administer an oath or affirmation to a person required to attend before him or her under this Part and may examine the person on oath or affirmation.
(2) The Commissioner may require a person to verify by statutory declaration –
(a) any information or document produced under this Part; or
(b) a statement that the person has no relevant information or documents or no further relevant information or documents.
(3) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (2) .
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.