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Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011
131Hearing procedures
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131 Hearing procedures (1) The Court of Disputed Returns may adjourn the hearing for the period it considers appropriate. (2) In conducting the hearing, the Court: (a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and (b) may inform itself on a matter in a way it considers appropriate; and (c) may decide the procedures to be followed for the hearing. (3) However, the Court must comply with this Division and any rules regulating its practice and procedure.