Inquiries Act 2013

Introduction

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"Setting Up and Running Investigations into Important Matters"

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This Act is about changing the laws related to inquiries. You will see that it helps set up public and government inquiries to look into important matters. It also recognises Royal commissions, which are established under the Royal prerogative. The Act explains how an inquiry is set up, who is on it, and what powers they have. It talks about protecting witnesses and counsel who appear before an inquiry. The Act also discusses how an inquiry works, including what evidence can be used. The Act makes some changes to old laws, like repealing sections 2 and 15 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908, which are about appointing a commission of inquiry and extending that Act to other commissions. It also says that some parts of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908 will still apply in certain situations, as seen in the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908. You can find more information about the old laws that are being repealed, such as sections 2 and 15 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908, by looking at the links provided. The Act provides a way for people to go to court if they have a problem with an inquiry. It also talks about what happens if someone does not follow the rules of an inquiry.

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"The name of this law is the Inquiries Act 2013."

Inquiries Act 2013

Reprint as at:
2025-11-27
Assent:
2013-08-26
Commencement:
see section 2

The Parliamentary Counsel Office has made editorial and format changes to this version using the powers under subpart 2 of Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.

Note 4 at the end of this version provides a list of the amendments included in it.

This Act is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs.