Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) If a person (other than a member of the Defence Force) is summoned to appear as a witness before a summary authority, the person must be paid the fees, and allowances for expenses, in relation to the person's attendance that:
(a) the summary authority considers appropriate; and
(b) are in accordance with the scale in Schedule 2 to the Public Works Committee Regulations 1969 , as in force from time to time.
Note The Public Works Committee Regulations 1969 are made under the Public Works Committee Act 1969 .
(2) At the request of the summary authority, the functions in subrule (1) must be performed by the accused person's commanding officer.