103Authorisation of person to take evidence

103 Authorisation of person to take evidence (1) The Tribunal may authorise, in writing, a person (whether or not a member of the Tribunal) to take evidence on behalf of the Tribunal for the purposes of any proceeding. (2) The Tribunal's power under subsection (1) to authorise the taking of evidence is exercisable only by a presidential member. (3) A person may take evidence under this section outside Victoria if the Tribunal so authorises. (4) The Tribunal may give directions as to the taking of evidence under this section. (5) If a person other than a member of the Tribunal is authorised to take evidence— (a) the person has all the powers of a member of the Tribunal in relation to the taking of evidence; and (b) section 135 (failing to give evidence) applies as if the person were the presiding member of the Tribunal. (6) Evidence taken under this section— (a) is deemed to be evidence given to the Tribunal; and (b) in the case of evidence taken outside Victoria, is deemed to have been given in Victoria.