In compulsory acquisition proceedings under Part 6A of the Corporations Act 2001, the court's role is not inquisitorial; the judge determines fairness largely based on the s 667AA expert report, and the report need not be beyond criticism before the judge can act on it. It is appropriate for the court to confine argument to identified grounds of objection. Section 664F(4) costs protection does not extend to appeals.
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