50YEvidence in hearings of the Victorian Racing Tribunal

50Y Evidence in hearings of the Victorian Racing Tribunal (1) The Victorian Racing Tribunal must allow a party a reasonable opportunity— (a) to call or give evidence; and (b) to examine, cross-examine or re‑examine witnesses; and (c) to make submissions to the Victorian Racing Tribunal. (2) Despite subsection (1), the Victorian Racing Tribunal may refuse to allow a party to call evidence on a matter if the Victorian Racing Tribunal considers that there is already sufficient evidence in relation to the matter before the Victorian Racing Tribunal. (3) Evidence in a proceeding before the Victorian Racing Tribunal may be given— (a) orally or in writing; or (b) by telephone, closed circuit television or video link; or (c) by a steward or an investigator from the notes of evidence made by the steward or the investigator. (4) The Victorian Racing Tribunal may require a person, whether in accordance with a notice under section 50S or otherwise, to give evidence or answer questions on oath or affirmation. (5) The Victorian Racing Tribunal, a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal or the Victorian Racing Tribunal Registrar may administer an oath or affirmation to a person for the purposes of subsection (4). S. 50Z inserted by No. 37/2018 s. 14.