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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.