Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) This section applies where, in relation to a proceeding or a part of a proceeding (the relevant proceeding), the arbitrator or umpire has given a direction under the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1991 , section 20 (1) (Territory courts may take evidence and submissions from outside ACT) or section 32 (1) (Use of link in proceedings).
(2) Where this section applies a person who, in a relevant proceeding—
(a) is required or entitled to appear personally, whether as a party or as a witness; or
(b) is entitled to appear for another person;
may appear in that proceeding and participate or give evidence, as the case requires, in accordance with the direction.
(3) A person who appears in a relevant proceeding in accordance with this section shall be taken to be before the arbitrator or umpire.
(4) An arbitrator or umpire shall not give a direction referred to in subsection (1) if the arbitration agreement expresses the intention that such a direction not be given.