285Proceedings at hearings

285  Proceedings at hearings  (1) A hearing must be conducted with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as the requirements of the Commonwealth credit legislation and a proper consideration of the matters before ASIC permit.  (2) At a hearing, ASIC:  (a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and  (b) may, on such conditions as it considers appropriate, permit a person to intervene; and  (c) must observe the rules of natural justice.  (3) Subject to subsection (4), Division 4 of Part 4 of the ASIC Act (other than section 104 of that Act) applies, so far as practicable, in relation to a hearing as if the hearing were a meeting of ASIC.  (4) At a hearing before a Division of ASIC (established under section 97 of the ASIC Act), 2 members of the Division form a quorum.  (5) At a hearing, a natural person may appear in person or be represented by an employee of the person approved by ASIC.  (6) A body corporate may be represented at a hearing by an officer (within the meaning of section 5 of the ASIC Act) or employee of the body corporate approved by ASIC.  (7) An unincorporated association, or a person in the person’s capacity as a member of an unincorporated association, may be represented at a hearing by a member, officer (within the meaning of section 5 of the ASIC Act) or employee of the association approved by ASIC.  (8) Any person may be represented at a hearing by a lawyer.