87Compellability as a witness

87 Compellability as a witness

(1) A person is not obliged to comply with a subpoena or similar direction of a court or tribunal to attend and answer questions relating to a matter if: (a) the person: (i) is exercising or has exercised powers under this Act in relation to the matter; or (ii) is performing or has performed functions in relation to the matter; or (iii) is assisting or has assisted another person in the exercise of powers or the performance of functions under this Act in relation to the matter; and (b) the Inspector has issued a certificate under section 86 for the person in relation to the matter. (2) This section does not apply to a coronial inquiry. (3) This section has effect despite any other law.