# Protection of Commissioners, barristers and witnesses

> reg-5.13 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

5.13 Protection of Commissioners, barristers and witnesses
          (1) A Commissioner has, in the performance of the duties of a Commissioner, the
              same protection and immunity as a Justice of the High Court.
          (2) A barrister, solicitor or approved agent appearing before a Commissioner has the
              same protection and immunity as a barrister has in appearing for a party in
              proceedings in the High Court.
          (3) A witness summoned to attend, or appearing, before a Commissioner has the
              same protection as a witness in proceedings in the High Court.