sec.194Hearing normally to be in private

### sec.194 Hearing normally to be in private An arbitration hearing must be held in private. However, if the parties agree, an arbitration hearing, or part of an arbitration hearing, may be held in public. If an arbitration hearing, or part of an arbitration hearing, is being held in private, the member presiding at the arbitration may give written directions about the persons who may be present. In giving a direction, the member presiding must have regard to the wishes of the parties and the need for commercial confidentiality. A person must not be present at an arbitration hearing in contravention of a direction under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —1,000 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment. (sec.194-ssec.1) An arbitration hearing must be held in private. (sec.194-ssec.2) However, if the parties agree, an arbitration hearing, or part of an arbitration hearing, may be held in public. (sec.194-ssec.3) If an arbitration hearing, or part of an arbitration hearing, is being held in private, the member presiding at the arbitration may give written directions about the persons who may be present. (sec.194-ssec.4) In giving a direction, the member presiding must have regard to the wishes of the parties and the need for commercial confidentiality. (sec.194-ssec.5) A person must not be present at an arbitration hearing in contravention of a direction under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —1,000 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.