Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1984 No. 15 INTER-STATE COMMISSION REGULATIONS - SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE
Regulation 4
SCALE OF WITNESSES' FEES AND EXPENSES
1. Witness appearing at an investigation by the Commission to give evidence
because of his professional, scientific or other special skill or knowledge-a
fee for each day on which he so appears of not less than the lesser amount
specified in the High Court Rules in relation to expenses of witnesses
possessing such skill or knowledge and not more than the greater amount so
specified.
2. Witness, other than a witness referred to in Item 1, appearing at an
investigation by the Commission-a fee ascertained as follows:

   (a)  in the case of a witness remunerated by wages, salary or fees-a fee of
        such amount as is provided for in the High Court Rules in relation to
        expenses of witnesses so remunerated:

   (b)  in any other case-a fee of such amount as is provided for in the High
        Court Rules in relation to expenses of witnesses generally.
3. Witness appearing at an investigation by the Commission to give expert
evidence-in addition to any other fee payable to him under Item 1 or 2, a
reasonable amount for qualifying to give that evidence.
4. Witness appearing at an investigation by the Commission-such amount as is
reasonable-

   (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.