Witness Protection Act 1995
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31F Definitions
31F Definitions
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audio visual link means facilities (including closed-circuit television) that enable audio and visual communication between persons at different places.
court includes a tribunal, Royal Commission or other commission of inquiry and the person or body holding or conducting a relevant proceeding.
protected witness means a person who is, or has been, a participant in a witness protection program.
relevant proceeding means any of the following—
(a) a proceeding before a court,
(b) an inquest or inquiry under the Coroners Act 2009,
(c) a hearing under the Crime Commission Act 2012 or the Special Commissions of Inquiry Act 1983,
(d) an inquiry under the Royal Commissions Act 1923,
(e) an examination under the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016.
pt 3B (ss 31F–31J): Ins 2019 No 20, Sch 1.26.