140Particular powers of AER in a hearing

140 Particular powers of AER in a hearing

140 Particular powers of AER in a hearing

(1) The AER may do any of the following things for the purpose of determining an access dispute—

(a) give a direction in the course of, or for the purpose of, a dispute hearing;

(b) hear and determine the access dispute in the absence of a party who has been given notice of the dispute hearing;

(c) sit at any place;

(d) adjourn to any time and place;

(e) refer any matter to an independent expert and accept the expert’s report as evidence.

(2) The AER may make an interim determination.

pt 10, divs 1–4 (ss 123–156): Ins 2007 No 53, sec 75.

ss 137–140: Ins 2007 No 53, sec 75.