17Evidence on appeal

17 Evidence on appeal

17 Evidence on appeal

(1) For the Act, section 18(1)(a), the Tribunal—

(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence, and

(b) may inquire into or inform itself on a matter in a way the Tribunal thinks fit, subject to the rules of natural justice.

(2) The Tribunal may require—

(a) a witness to be examined on oath or affirmation, or

(b) evidence to be verified by a statutory declaration.