sec.827Hearing procedures

### sec.827 Hearing procedures In deciding an appeal, the appeal body— has the same powers as the original decider; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. An appeal is by way of rehearing, unaffected by the decision. Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is— in accordance with the rules for the appeal body; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the appeal body. A power under an Act to make rules for the appeal body includes power to make rules for appeals under this part. (sec.827-ssec.1) In deciding an appeal, the appeal body— has the same powers as the original decider; and is not bound by the rules of evidence; and must comply with natural justice; and may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. (sec.827-ssec.2) An appeal is by way of rehearing, unaffected by the decision. (sec.827-ssec.3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is— in accordance with the rules for the appeal body; or in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the appeal body. (sec.827-ssec.4) A power under an Act to make rules for the appeal body includes power to make rules for appeals under this part. - (a) has the same powers as the original decider; and - (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and - (c) must comply with natural justice; and - (d) may hear the appeal in court or in chambers. - (a) in accordance with the rules for the appeal body; or - (b) in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the appeal body.