57Evidence

57 Evidence (1) Except as otherwise determined by the tribunal, an appeal must be conducted by way of rehearing on the evidence at the original hearing, but the tribunal may receive fresh evidence given orally or, if the tribunal so determines, in writing. Note It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4). (2) The tribunal may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate. (3) The tribunal must give each party to an appeal a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the tribunal, to give evidence and to call, examine or cross-examine witnesses.