19   Compellability of spouses and others in certain criminal proceedings

Section 18 does not apply in proceedings for an offence against or referred to in the following provisions:

section 222 (Endangering children in employment), 223 (Certain employers of children to be authorised), 227 (Child and young person abuse) or 228 (Neglect of children and young persons) of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998

section 279 (Compellability of spouses to give evidence in certain proceedings) of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986.

Note. This section differs from section 19 of the Commonwealth Act.