Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission Act 1997
19HProcedure for regulatory reference investigations
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19H Procedure for regulatory reference investigations (1) The commission must conduct an investigation on a regulatory reference in accordance with the terms of reference. (2) For the purpose of conducting an investigation, the commission may do either or both of the following: (a) request submissions from the public or any specified person or body; (b) conduct hearings. (3) Hearings must be open to the public, unless the commission orders otherwise. (4) Unless otherwise provided by this Act, the commission may conduct an investigation in any way the commission considers appropriate.