Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2009
sec.399Hearing procedures
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sec.399 Hearing procedures
In deciding an appeal, the Land Court— has the same powers as the Minister; 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 unaffected by the decision. Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is— in accordance with the rules for the Land Court; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the Land Court. A power under an Act to make rules for the Land Court includes power to make rules for appeals under this part. (sec.399-ssec.1) In deciding an appeal, the Land Court— has the same powers as the Minister; 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.399-ssec.2) An appeal is by way of rehearing unaffected by the decision. (sec.399-ssec.3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is— in accordance with the rules for the Land Court; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the Land Court. (sec.399-ssec.4) A power under an Act to make rules for the Land Court includes power to make rules for appeals under this part.
- (a) has the same powers as the Minister; 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) in accordance with the rules for the Land Court; or
- (b) in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the Land Court.