Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1986 No. 125 RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS (LICENSING AND GENERAL) REGULATIONS (AMENDMENT) - REG 2

2. The Radiocommunications (Licensing and General) Regulations are amended by
inserting after Schedule 3 the following Schedule:
SCHEDULE 3A
Regulation 18A
ALLOWANCES TO WITNESSES
1. Witness appearing before an inquiry to give evidence because of
professional, scientific or other special skill or knowledge-a fee for each
day on which he or she 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 before an
inquiry-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 before an inquiry to give expert evidence-in addition to
any other fee payable under Item 1 or 2, a reasonable amount for qualifying to
give that evidence.
4. Witness appearing before an inquiry-such amount as is reasonable-

   (a)  for conveyance to and from the place at which the inquiry is held; and

   (b)  if required to be absent overnight from his or her usual place of
        residence-for meals and accommodation.