(1) A summons for the purposes of this Act may be issued by the Registrar:(a) if the Registrar considers it appropriate to do so in the circumstances, on the application of a party to proceedings before the Tribunal, or(b) at the direction of the Tribunal.Note. The Registrar may refuse to issue a summons on the application of a party if the Registrar considers that it is not appropriate for a summons to be issued.(2) Any such summons must be signed by the Registrar or as otherwise provided by the rules of the Tribunal.(3) Any such summons may require a person to do any one or more of the following:(a) attend and give evidence,(b) attend and produce documents or other things.(4) A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with the requirements of a summons is guilty of an offence.Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.
(5) A summons may be served within or outside the State.(6) The Registrar may give directions with respect to access to documents or other things produced pursuant to a summons if no objection has been made to the summons.

