38Allowances to persons giving evidence

38 Allowances to persons giving evidence

(1) A person who appears at a hearing because of a notice under subsection 37(1) is entitled to be paid such allowances for the person’s travelling and other expenses as are prescribed. (2) If the Chairperson considers it appropriate, a person who appears at a hearing to give evidence or produce documents (otherwise than because of a notice under subsection 37(1)) may be paid such allowances for the person’s travelling and other expenses as are prescribed. (3) If the Chairperson considers it appropriate, a person who gives evidence to, or produces documents at, an inquiry may be: (a) paid such remuneration as is prescribed for the performance of work involved in collecting and preparing the evidence or documents; or (b) reimbursed such expenses, or compensated for such losses, as were reasonably incurred in collecting and preparing the evidence or documents; or both. (4) Money payable under this section is to be paid by the Commonwealth.