Electricity Act 1996

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a fair and reasonable exchange of the parties' views; and

the proper investigation and consideration of all matters relevant to the fair determination of the dispute; and

the speedy resolution of the dispute.

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is not bound by technicalities, legal forms or rules of evidence; and

may obtain information on matters relevant to the dispute in any way the

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If the Technical Regulator decides to hear oral evidence or argument—

the proceedings must be conducted in public unless—

both parties agree to have the proceedings (or part of the proceedings) conducted in private; or

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the parties may not be represented in the proceedings by lawyers except by leave of the Technical Regulator.

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to consider in confidence information that has commercial value to a person or relates to the commercial or financial affairs of a person (the Technical Regulator being satisfied that it is reasonably foreseeable that public disclosure of the information could cause significant damage to a person or the interests of a person or confer an unfair commercial or financial advantage on a person); or

to ensure that the Technical Regulator does not—

breach any law, order or direction of a court or tribunal constituted by law, or other legal obligation or duty; or

unreasonably expose himself or herself to any legal process or liability.

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A person must comply with a direction under subsection (6).

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give procedural directions;

make orders requiring—

the delivery of documents clarifying the issues between the parties;

the discovery and inspection of documents;

sit at any time or place;

adjourn the proceedings from time to time and from place to place;

refer a matter to an expert for report, and accept the expert's report in evidence;

appoint a mediator to facilitate resolution of the dispute by conciliation;

fix and enforce time limits for steps in the proceedings and do anything else necessary for the expeditious and fair hearing and determination of the dispute.

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