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Local Government Act 2020
210Proceedings of the inquiry may be open or closed
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210 Proceedings of the inquiry may be open or closed
(1) A Commission of Inquiry must determine whether the proceedings of the inquiry, or any part of the proceedings of the inquiry, are to be open to the public.
(2) In making a determination under subsection (1), the Commission of Inquiry must have regard to—
(a) the public interest; and
(b) the effect on the reputational and privacy interests of any person if the proceedings of the inquiry, or a part of the proceedings of the inquiry, are not closed to the public.