Economic Regulation Authority Act 2003

In conducting an inquiry the Authority —

is to act with as little formality as possible; and

is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself on any matter in any manner it considers appropriate; and

may receive written or oral submissions; and

may establish working groups and task forces.

The Authority —

has a discretion as to whether any person may appear before the Authority in person or be represented by another person; and

may determine that proceedings, or any part of proceedings, before the Authority are to be held in private if the Authority is satisfied that —

it is in the public interest to do so; or

the evidence is of a confidential or commercially sensitive nature.

Except as otherwise stated in this Division, the Authority may conduct an inquiry in any manner it considers appropriate.