Electricity Regulation 2006
sec.218Powers of court on appeal
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sec.218 Powers of court on appeal
In deciding an appeal, a court— has the same powers as the decision maker; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. An appeal is by way of rehearing. The court may— confirm the decision; or set aside the decision and substitute another decision; or set aside the decision and return the issue to the decision maker with the directions the court considers appropriate. (sec.218-ssec.1) In deciding an appeal, a court— has the same powers as the decision maker; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. (sec.218-ssec.2) An appeal is by way of rehearing. (sec.218-ssec.3) The court may— confirm the decision; or set aside the decision and substitute another decision; or set aside the decision and return the issue to the decision maker with the directions the court considers appropriate.
- (a) has the same powers as the decision maker; and
- (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
- (c) must comply with natural justice; and
- (d) may hear the appeal in court or in chambers.
- (a) confirm the decision; or
- (b) set aside the decision and substitute another decision; or
- (c) set aside the decision and return the issue to the decision maker with the directions the court considers appropriate.