Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation Amendment Act 2012 (7 of 2012)
Schedule 3 Amendments relating to providing mutual assistance in criminal matters
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Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987
25 Subsection 13(2)
Omit all the words before paragraph (b), substitute:
(2) If the Attorney-General gives an authorisation under subsection (1A):
(a) in the case of the taking of evidence - a Magistrate may do all or any of the following:
(i) take evidence on oath or affirmation of the witness appearing before the Magistrate to give evidence in relation to the matter;
(ii) direct that all or part of the proceeding be conducted in private;
(iii) require a person to leave the place in Australia where the giving of evidence is taking place or going to take place;
(iv) prohibit or restrict the publication of evidence given in the proceeding or of the name of a party to, or a witness in, the foreign proceeding;
(v) subject to subsection 13AB(1), require the production of documents or other articles;
(vi) take such action as the Magistrate considers appropriate to facilitate the foreign proceeding;
(vii) perform any other function required by the regulations; or