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186 Hearings
(1)
The inquirer may hold hearings for the purposes of an inquiry.
(2)
Hearings must be held in public.
(3)
However, the inquirer may direct that a hearing, or any part of a hearing, be held in private if the inquirer is satisfied that it is desirable to do so because of the confidential nature of any evidence or matter or for any other reason.
(4)
The inquirer has a discretion as to whether any person may appear at a hearing in person or be represented by another person.
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