151Hearings

151  Hearings  (1) For the purposes of an inquiry, the Tribunal may hold hearings. Determinations “on the papers”  (2) The Tribunal may:  (a) decide for the purposes of paragraph 24DL(2)(c) whether it would be fair and reasonable to register an agreement; or  (b) make a determination in relation to a right to negotiate application; by considering, without holding a hearing, the documents or other material lodged with or provided to the Tribunal. However, the Tribunal must hold a hearing if it appears to the Tribunal that the issues for determination cannot be adequately determined in the absence of the parties.