63Preserving subject matter of proceedings

63 Preserving subject matter of proceedings (1) The Tribunal may make any order that may be necessary to preserve the subject matter of a proceeding, or to protect the interests of a party, until questions arising in a proceeding have been determined. (2) The Tribunal may make the order on the application of a party or on its own initiative. (3) The order may be made whether or not a person whose interests may be affected: (a) is a party; or (b) has been given an opportunity to be heard. (4) The order may be made: (a) for a specified period; or (b) until a specified event or stage in a proceeding. (5) Before making the order, the Tribunal may require an undertaking from a party as to costs or compensation as it considers Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2014 25 (6) The Tribunal may assess any costs or compensation mentioned in subsection (5) and the Tribunal may order a party to pay the amount assessed. (7) The Tribunal's power under this section is in addition to, and does not limit, any power of the Tribunal under a relevant Act to make an order for an injunction or interim injunction.