30Determinations by review panel

#### 30 Determinations by review panel 30 Determinations by review panel > > (1) A review panel is to review the matter in respect of which it has been established. > > > (2) In considering the matter under review, the review panel— > > > > > (a) may conduct investigations, and > > > > > (b) may have regard to such evidence as it considers relevant including, in particular, any submissions made by persons who are (or who may be) affected by the matter. > > > (3) Except to the extent to which the regulations otherwise provide, Division 7 of Part 3 of the [Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act 1992](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1992-039) applies to an investigation under this section in the same way as it applies to an investigation under that Act, and so applies as if a reference in that Division to the Tribunal were a reference to a review panel. > > > (4), (5) (Repealed) > > > (6) The decision of the review panel on the matter under review— > > > > > (a) takes effect on the day on which it is given, or on such later day as may be specified in the decision, and > > > > > (b) has effect as if it were a decision or order, as the case requires, of the person by whom the original decision or order was made, and > > > > > (c) does not affect any access agreement or access determination that is in force when it takes effect. > > **s 30:** Am 1998 No 41, Sch 1.2 \[13\]; 2000 No 60, Sch 3.2 \[1\] \[2\].