Purpose of investigation, and procedure
48 Purpose of investigation, and procedure
The purpose of an investigation of a complaint or under section 45(a) is to enable the Director to decide whether any unreasonable conduct, or other conduct, described in section 25 has occurred.
In conducting an investigation of a complaint, a Director‑initiated investigation or an investigation under section 45 the Director —
must proceed with as little formality and technicality and as speedily as the requirements of this Act and proper investigation of the matter permit; and
is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform himself or herself of any matter in such manner as he or she considers appropriate; and
may, subject to this Act and the rules of natural justice, determine his or her own procedures.
[Section 48 amended: No. 33 of 2010 s. 22; No. 35 of 2022 s. 26.]
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