sec.452Exercise of commission’s powers

### sec.452 Exercise of commission’s powers The commission may, unless this Act provides otherwise, exercise its powers— on its own initiative; or on application by— a party to proceedings in which the power is to be exercised; or an organisation. The commission may, on its own initiative— join 2 or more matters to be heard and decided by the commission, whether any of the matters arise under this Act or another Act; and hear and decide the matters in 1 proceeding. (sec.452-ssec.1) The commission may, unless this Act provides otherwise, exercise its powers— on its own initiative; or on application by— a party to proceedings in which the power is to be exercised; or an organisation. (sec.452-ssec.2) The commission may, on its own initiative— join 2 or more matters to be heard and decided by the commission, whether any of the matters arise under this Act or another Act; and hear and decide the matters in 1 proceeding. - (a) on its own initiative; or - (b) on application by— (i) a party to proceedings in which the power is to be exercised; or (ii) an organisation. - (i) a party to proceedings in which the power is to be exercised; or - (ii) an organisation. - (i) a party to proceedings in which the power is to be exercised; or - (ii) an organisation. - (a) join 2 or more matters to be heard and decided by the commission, whether any of the matters arise under this Act or another Act; and - (b) hear and decide the matters in 1 proceeding.