194Conduct of proceedings by Secretary

#### 194 Conduct of proceedings by Secretary 194 Conduct of proceedings by Secretary > > (1) If the Secretary takes or defends proceedings before the Tribunal on behalf of a person— > > > > > (a) the Secretary is to have the conduct of those proceedings on behalf of the person, may appear personally or by a legal practitioner or agent and may do all things that are necessary or expedient to give effect to an order or a decision of the Tribunal, and > > > > > (b) the Secretary is liable to pay the costs (if any) of the person, and > > > > > (c) the person is liable to pay any other amount that the Tribunal orders the person to pay. > > > (2) This section applies despite anything to the contrary in the [Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-002) or any other law. > > **s 194:** Am 2013 No 95, Sch 4.34 \[10\].