81Offence—failure to take an oath, make an affirmation or answer a question

81 Offence—failure to take an oath, make an affirmation or answer a question

A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is served with a summons to attend a hearing; and (b) the person: (i) fails to take an oath or make an affirmation at the hearing when required to do so (see section 78); or (ii) fails to answer a question at the hearing that the Commissioner requires the person to answer.

Note: For protection for journalists’ informants, see section 31, for international relations certificates, see section 236, and for other privileges and protections, see Division 6 of this Part.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.