9Powers of Market Monitor and conduct of special reviews

#### 9 Powers of Market Monitor and conduct of special reviews 9 Powers of Market Monitor and conduct of special reviews (cf 2013 reg cl 8B) > > (1) In a special review under Part 9A of the National Law, the Market Monitor— > > > > > (a) is to act with as little formality as possible, and > > > > > (b) may inform itself on any matter in any way it thinks fit and is not bound by the rules of evidence, and > > > > > (c) may receive information or submissions in the form of oral or written statements, and > > > > > (d) may consult with such persons as it thinks fit. > > > (2) The Market Monitor may, but is not required to, hold hearings or public seminars, conduct workshops and establish working groups and task forces for the purposes of a special review. > > > (3) The Market Monitor must consult with retailers in a special review. > > > (4) If the Market Monitor holds hearings, it must give reasonable notice, in a manner that the Market Monitor is satisfied is likely to bring the notice to the attention of members of the public generally, of its intention to hold the hearings, the subject of the hearings and the time and place at which the first of the hearings is to begin. > > > (5) The Market Monitor may call for written submissions and may specify a time and date by which those submissions must be made. The Market Monitor may extend the time for the making of submissions. > > > (6) A hearing may be held in public or in private, at the discretion of the Market Monitor, and may be conducted as determined by the Market Monitor.