# Offences in relation to Commissioners

> reg-5.12 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

5.12 Offences in relation to Commissioners
               A person must not:
                (a) intentionally insult or disturb a Commissioner when exercising powers and
                    functions under the Act; or
                (b) interrupt the proceedings of a Commissioner; or
                (c) use insulting language towards a Commissioner; or
                (d) by writing or speech use words calculated to influence dishonestly a
                    Commissioner or a witness before a Commissioner.
               Penalty: 10 penalty units.