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Conduct of inquiry

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Division 3General

46 Conduct of inquiry

(1)

In conducting an inquiry the Authority —

(a)

is to act with as little formality as possible; and

(b)

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

(c)

may receive written or oral submissions; and

(d)

may establish working groups and task forces.

(2)

The Authority —

(a)

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

(b)

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

(i)

it is in the public interest to do so; or

(ii)

the evidence is of a confidential or commercially sensitive nature.

(3)

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

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