104Conduct of inquiry

104 Conduct of inquiry

(1) In conducting an inquiry under section 103, the Commissioner may hold public hearings.

(2) In conducting a public hearing, the Commissioner—

(a) may take oral or written submissions from the public; and

(b) may send for persons, documents or other things; and

(c) is bound by the rules of natural justice; and

(d) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(e) must keep a record of all submissions and evidence given before the Commissioner and decisions made by the Commissioner.