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Electricity Act 1992

General - Functions and powers of WorkSafe and Secretary

21: Privilege against self-incrimination

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“You can stay silent to avoid getting in trouble”

You have a right to protect yourself from saying things that might get you in trouble. If someone asks you a question as part of this law, and answering it might show that you did something wrong, you don’t have to answer. This is true for any question asked under this part of the law. It’s a way to keep you safe from accidentally admitting to something that could be used against you.

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Part 2 General
Functions and powers of WorkSafe and Secretary

21Privilege against self-incrimination

  1. No person shall be required, pursuant to any provision of this Part, to reply to any question if the answer might tend to incriminate him or her.