Inquiries Act 2014

A Formal Review may allow, to the extent and in the manner determined by the Formal Review—

any person to appear or otherwise participate in an inquiry; and

any person to be legally represented in an inquiry.

In allowing a person to appear or participate in an inquiry, or to be legally represented, the Formal Review may have regard to the following factors—

whether the person has any direct or special interest in the subject matter of the inquiry;

the likelihood that the Formal Review may make an adverse finding against the person;

the ability of the person to assist the Formal Review in the inquiry;

the age of the person;

any other matter the Formal Review considers relevant.