28Powers of ACCC

28 Powers of ACCC

(1) The ACCC may: (a) extend the time at or before which information may or must be given, or a document may or must be produced, to the ACCC under this Part; and (b) permit a person to amend or withdraw information or evidence given to, or a document produced to, the ACCC for the purposes of an inquiry; and (c) adjourn an inquiry to any time or place; and (d) decide: (i) to limit the duration of the time in which a person may give evidence or make a submission at a conference; and (ii) who may be present at a conference; and (iii) whether a conference may be conducted wholly or partly in person or by telephone, closed circuit television or another means of communication. (2) The ACCC must exercise its powers in a manner: (a) that enables the ACCC to complete an inquiry within the time prescribed by section 27; and (b) that is fair and efficient. (3) In conducting an inquiry, the ACCC is not bound by legal forms or technicalities or the rules of evidence.