31Conduct of an inquiry

31 Conduct of an inquiry

(1) Subject to the terms of reference, and any requirement specified in a direction under section 30, in holding an inquiry under section 30(1) the Head, Recycling Victoria—

(a) may determine the manner in which the inquiry is held or conducted; and

(b) may inform themselves in any way they consider appropriate.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Head, Recycling Victoria may—

(a) hold a hearing, or part of a hearing, in public; or

(b) hold a hearing, or part of a hearing, in private if the Head, Recycling Victoria considers—

(i) that it would be in the public interest; or

(ii) that it is necessary for the protection of confidential or commercially-sensitive information; or

(c) receive oral or written submissions from any person (including from a person who is being represented by another person); or

(d) consult or obtain information from a person who has relevant specialised knowledge based on the person's training, study or experience; or

(e) require persons to provide documents or other things; or

(f) establish committees.

(3) In holding an inquiry under section 30 the Head, Recycling Victoria—

(a) is bound by the rules of natural justice; and

(b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(c) is not required to act in a formal manner.