100Procedure

100 Procedure

(1)  The Commission may do all things necessary or convenient to be done for the purposes of carrying out a review.

(2)  The Commission is to determine the procedures to be followed in proceedings in relation to an application.

(3)  The Commission –

(a) is to conduct proceedings with as little formality, and as quickly, as a proper consideration of the matter before the Commission permits; and

(b) is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform itself on any matter in the way that the Commission thinks fit; and

(c) must observe the rules of procedural fairness.

(4)  The Commission may, but is not required to, conduct a hearing in relation to an application.

(5)  Hearings in relation to an application must be held in private.

(6)  The Commission may give directions as to the persons who may be present at a hearing in relation to an application.

(7)  The Commission may give to either or both of the following:

(a) persons present at a hearing in relation to an application;

(b) the parties to proceedings in relation to an application –

directions prohibiting the publication, except in the circumstances specified in the directions, of matters relating to the application or the proceedings.

(8)  A person must not contravene or fail to comply with a direction given under subsection (7) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.