27BSpecial inquiry

#### 27B Special inquiry 27B Special inquiry > > (1) HRNSW may, when conducting an inquiry, decide to treat the inquiry as a special inquiry if HRNSW is reasonably satisfied that the inquiry raises a threat to harness racing. > > > (2) If a person attending a hearing of a special inquiry is attending because of a compulsion order— > > > > > (a) the person is entitled to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner, and > > > > > (b) the person presiding at the hearing is to be assisted by an Australian legal practitioner who has been practising in the State for at least 7 years, and > > > > > (c) the Australian legal practitioner assisting the person presiding must explain to the person the subject of the compulsion order— > > > > > > > (i) the effect of the compulsion powers specified in the order, and > > > > > > > (ii) the effect of section 27E. > > > (3) The rules may make further provision for the conduct of a special inquiry, including the procedures to be followed at a hearing of the special inquiry. > > > (4) Nothing in this section limits the power of HRNSW to otherwise inquire into any matter. > > **pt 3, div 4 (ss 27A–27F):** Ins 2019 No 12, Sch 1\[2\].