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CurrentPowers of court on appeal
Chapter 3Appeals, evidence and legal proceedings
Part 1Reviews and appeals
Division 3Appeals
80 Powers of court on appeal
(1)
In deciding an appeal, the court—
(a)
has the same powers as the chief executive in making the review decision appealed against; and
(b)
is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(c)
must comply with natural justice.
(2)
An appeal is by way of rehearing.
(3)
The court may—
(a)
confirm the review decision; or
(b)
set aside the review decision and substitute another decision; or
(c)
set aside the review decision and return the matter to the chief executive with directions the court considers appropriate.
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