Assistance to employees for subpoenasAssistance to employees for subpoenas

Assistance to employees for subpoenas

17 Expenditure may be approved for the costs of legal representation and other related costs in responding to a subpoena: (a) in relation to an NCCE employee—relating to their employment with the non‑corporate Commonwealth entity, or (b) in relation to a MOPS Act employee ‑ relating to the performance (or non performance) of their duties assisting the Minister in performing ministerial duties. The approval is only to be given for an amount that is reasonable, having regard to the nature of the subpoena. 18 A decision to provide assistance is to be made subject to the condition that the Commonwealth is to be consulted in relation to disclosure or non‑disclosure of Commonwealth documents and information to ensure that an appropriate position can be taken.