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Dormant Funds Act 1942
17Commissioner not bound by laws of evidence
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17 Commissioner not bound by laws of evidence
17 Commissioner not bound by laws of evidence
In exercising and discharging any powers, authorities, duties and functions under this Act the Commissioner shall act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities or legal forms, and shall not be bound by any rules of evidence but may inform the Commissioner’s mind on any matter in such manner as shall appear just.
s 17: Am 2013 No 95, Sch 3.1 [12].