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Interpretation Act 1978
70Powers of persons authorised to adjudicate
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70 Powers of persons authorised to adjudicate A court, judge, justice of the peace, officer, commissioner, arbitrator or other person or body authorised by law or consent of parties to hear and determine any matter, has authority to receive evidence and examine on oath any witness appearing before the court, person or body.