86Powers of Tribunal to perform functions

#### 86 Powers of Tribunal to perform functions (1) The Tribunal may, except as provided by this Act, inform itself in relation to matters it is dealing with in any manner it considers appropriate. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Tribunal may inform itself in the following ways: (a) by requiring a compellable person to attend before the Tribunal; (b) by inviting, subject to any terms and conditions determined by the Tribunal, oral or written submissions (see for example subsection 24(1)); (c) by requiring a compellable person to provide copies of documents or records, or to provide any other information to the Tribunal; (d) by taking evidence under oath or affirmation in accordance with the regulations (if any); (e) by conducting inquiries; (f) by undertaking or commissioning research; (g) by conducting a conference (see section 87); (h) by holding a hearing (see section 88).