53Principles for conducting proceedings

53 Principles for conducting proceedings (1) In conducting a proceeding, the Tribunal must act fairly and according to the substantial merits of the matter that is the subject of the proceeding. (2) The Tribunal: (a) must comply with the rules of natural justice; and (b) may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and (c) must act with as little formality and technicality, and with as much speed as the requirements of this Act, a relevant Act and a proper consideration of the matter permit; and (d) must ensure, so far as is practicable, that all relevant material is disclosed to the Tribunal to enable it to decide the proceeding with all relevant facts. Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2014 22 (3) The Tribunal may accept any document into evidence despite any non-compliance with a time limit or other requirement under this Act or the relevant Act relating to the document or the service of the document.