12ANotice—proposed representation in a conference or hearing

#### 12A Notice—proposed representation in a conference or hearing (1) If: (a) a person proposes to be represented in a matter before the Commission by a lawyer or paid agent participating in a conference or hearing relating to the matter; and (b) the participation requires permission under rule 12; the person must lodge a notice with the Commission informing the Commission that the person will seek the Commission’s permission for a lawyer or paid agent to participate in the conference or hearing. > Note 1: The notice must be in the approved form—see subrule 8(2). > Note 2: See subsection 596(4) of the Act for when a person is taken not to be represented by a lawyer or paid agent for the purposes of that section. (2) The Commission may permit a person to be represented by a lawyer or paid agent in a matter before the Commission even if the person fails to comply with subrule (1).