22Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may summon person

22 Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may summon person

(1) The Independent National Security Legislation Monitor may, by notice in writing, summon a person to attend a hearing at a time and place specified in the notice: (a) to give evidence; or (b) to produce documents or things specified in the notice.

Note: Failure to comply with a notice is an offence: see section 25.

(2) The notice must: (a) be in writing and be signed by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor; and (b) be served on the person required to attend a hearing. (3) A time specified in a notice must be at least 14 days after the day on which the notice is given. (4) A person summoned to appear as a witness at a hearing is entitled to be paid by the Commonwealth any allowances for travelling and other expenses that are prescribed by the regulations.