57DInquiries

#### 57D Inquiries 57D Inquiries > > (1) For the purposes of the Inspector’s functions, the Inspector may make or hold inquiries. > > > (2) For the purposes of any inquiry under this section, the Inspector has the powers, authorities, protections and immunities conferred on a commissioner by Division 1 of Part 2 of the [Royal Commissions Act 1923](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1923-029) and that Act (section 13 excepted) applies to any witness summoned by or appearing before the Inspector in the same way as it applies to a witness summoned by or appearing before a commissioner. > > > (3) A witness summoned by or appearing before the Inspector is to be paid such amount as the Inspector determines, but not exceeding the amount that would be payable to such a witness if he or she were a Crown witness subpoenaed by the Crown to give evidence. > > **s 57D:** Ins 2005 No 10, Sch 1 \[23\].