Water Industry Act 2012

An appeal lies to the Supreme Court from an award, or a decision not to make an award, on a question of law.

On an appeal, the Court may exercise 1 or more of the following powers:

vary the award or decision;

revoke the award or decision;

make an award or decision that should have been made in the first instance;

remit the matter to the arbitrator for further consideration or re‑consideration;

make incidental or ancillary orders (including orders for costs).

An award or decision of an arbitrator cannot be challenged or called in question except by appeal under this section.

Unless the Court specifically decides to suspend the operation of an award until the determination of the appeal, an appeal does not suspend the operation of an award.