sec.31EPresence by audio visual link

### sec.31E Presence by audio visual link A requirement under this Act or another law for the presence of a witness, signatory, substitute signatory or other person in relation to the making, signing or witnessing of an affidavit is taken to be satisfied if— the witness, signatory, substitute signatory or other person is present by audio visual link; and the signatory’s oath or affirmation for the affidavit is administered by a special witness for the affidavit or another person prescribed by regulation under section 31Q (2) or 31S (1) ; and the making, signing or witnessing of the affidavit is carried out in accordance with division 5 . s 31E ins 2021 No. 23 s 40 amd 2023 No. 23 s 151 - (a) the witness, signatory, substitute signatory or other person is present by audio visual link; and - (b) the signatory’s oath or affirmation for the affidavit is administered by a special witness for the affidavit or another person prescribed by regulation under section 31Q (2) or 31S (1) ; and - (c) the making, signing or witnessing of the affidavit is carried out in accordance with division 5 .