19Procedural rules for council or commissions

19 Procedural rules for council or commissions

(1)  In conducting its proceedings, the council or a commission –

(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform itself of any matter in such manner as it considers appropriate; and

(b) may do whatever it considers necessary or expedient for the fair and expeditious conduct of the examination of, or the inquiry into, the complaint.

(2)  The council or a commission may appoint an Australian legal practitioner to assist it, either generally or in relation to a particular matter.