178Rules of evidence and legal formality

#### 178 Rules of evidence and legal formality 178 Rules of evidence and legal formality > > (1) The Commission— > > > > > (a) is not bound to act in a formal manner, and > > > > > (b) is not bound by the rules of evidence, but may inform itself on any matter in any way that it considers to be just, and > > > > > (c) is to act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case without regard to technicalities or legal forms. > > > (2) However, the rules of evidence and other formal procedures of a superior court of record apply to and in relation to the Commission in Court Session. > > **s 178:** Ins 1993 No 38, Sch 1 (3). Subst 1998 No 123, Sch 1 \[5\]. Am 2013 No 85, Sch 2.2 \[1\]; 2023 No 41, Sch 2.28\[1\].