56Who may be present when hearing takes place in private

#### 56 Who may be present when hearing takes place in private (1) The Commission may give directions about who may be present during a hearing that is to take place in private. (2) A direction under subsection (1) does not prevent: (a) a person whom a national scheme law of this jurisdiction requires to be given the opportunity to appear at a hearing; or (b) a person representing under section 59: (i) a person of a kind referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection; or (ii) a person who, by virtue of such a direction, is entitled to be present at a hearing; from being present during the hearing. (3) Where the Commission directs that a hearing take place in private, a person shall not be present at the hearing unless he or she: (a) is a member; (b) is a staff member approved by the Commission; or (c) is entitled to be present by virtue of: (i) a direction under subsection (1); or (ii) subsection (2). Penalty: 10 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 months.