Protection of Commissioners, barristers and witnesses reg-5.13 โ€” as in force on 2026-06-01 โ€” F2026C00497 ยท Compilation No. 287 โ€” 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.