Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations
1. A witness appearing before the Ombudsman or his delegate to give evidence because of his professional, scientific or other special skill or knowledge shall be paid an amount of not less than $45, or more than $225, for each day on which he so appears.
2. A witness, other than a witness referred to in Item 1, appearing before the Ombudsman or his delegate to give evidence shall be paid:
(a) if he is remunerated by wages, salary or fees:
(i) an amount equal to the amount of wages, salary or fees lost by him by reason of his so appearing; or
(ii) an amount of $50 for each day on which he so appears,
whichever is the less; or
(b) if he is not so remunerated -- an amount of $40 for each day on which he so appears.
3. A witness appearing before the Ombudsman or his delegate to give expert evidence shall be paid, in addition to any other amount payable to him under Item 1 or 2, a reasonable amount for qualifying to give that evidence.
4. A witness appearing before the Ombudsman or his delegate to give evidence shall be paid a reasonable amount:
(a) in respect of his conveyance to and from the place at which he so attends; and
(b) if he is required to be absent overnight from his usual place of residence for meals and accommodation.