148Power of Commission to intervene in proceedings

##### 148 Power of Commission to intervene in proceedings (1) The Commission may intervene in any proceeding relating to a matter arising under this Act. (2) Where the Commission intervenes in any proceeding referred to in subsection (1), the Commission shall be deemed to be a party to the proceeding and, subject to this Act, has all the rights, duties and liabilities of such a party. (3) Without limiting the generality of subsection (2), the Commission may appear and be represented in any proceeding in which it wishes to intervene pursuant to subsection (1): (a) by an employee of the Commission; (b) by a natural person to whom, or by an officer or employee of a person to whom or to which, the Commission has delegated its functions and powers under this Act or such of those functions and powers as relate to a matter to which the proceeding relates; or (c) by solicitor or counsel.