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Parliament Act 2025

Parliamentary privilege - Other provisions relating to parliamentary privilege - Parliamentary witnesses

33: Privileges and immunities of witness

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"What happens to you when you give evidence to Parliament"

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You have the same rights as a witness in court when you give evidence to the House of Representatives or a committee. You are protected when giving evidence on oath or affirmation. This protection is the same as in a court, unless other laws say otherwise.

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Other provisions relating to parliamentary privilege: Parliamentary witnesses

33Privileges and immunities of witness

  1. A witness examined before the House of Representatives or a committee and giving evidence on oath or affirmation has, in respect of that evidence, the same privileges and immunities as a witness has when giving evidence on oath or affirmation in a court.

  2. This section is subject to any contrary legislation.

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