Settling of disputes
4 Settling of disputes
For the purpose of hearing and determining a dispute under section 13(2) of the Act, a Commissioner, by notice in writing, may require any person to attend the hearing.
A notice is to – specify – the parties to the dispute; and the grounds giving rise to the dispute; and be served on the person at least 7 days before the dispute is to be heard.
The Commissioner may require any person to appear and give evidence at the hearing of a dispute.
A person must attend the hearing of a dispute if required to do so. Fine not exceeding 0.4 penalty units.
The Commissioner, on hearing a dispute – may adjourn the hearing as the Commissioner considers appropriate; and may inform himself or herself on any relevant matters that he or she considers appropriate; and is to proceed without undue formality; and is not bound by the rules of evidence.
The Commissioner is to cause a copy of the determination of the dispute to be forwarded to each party to the dispute as soon as practicable after making the determination.
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