Barrister AI
All legislation
WAAct
In force
This is the latest official compilation.Check the official source →
s 48

Purpose of investigation, and procedure

In force
Part 3BInvestigations generally

48 Purpose of investigation, and procedure

(1)

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.

(2)

In conducting an investigation of a complaint, a Director‑initiated investigation or an investigation under section 45 the Director —

(a)

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

(b)

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

(c)

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.]

Research tools for this sectionPro

The statute text is free to read above. View Pro plans to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.