17Powers and procedure of Commission

#### 17 Powers and procedure of Commission (1) The powers of the Commission under the last preceding section are exercisable by the Commission in Presidential Session and not otherwise. (2) The provisions of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act 1904-1965, and of the regulations in force under that Act, relating to the procedure and powers of the Commission in relation to proceedings before the Commission under that Act apply, so far as they are capable of application, to and in relation to an application to the Commission under the last preceding section. (3) On an application under the last preceding section: (a) the Minister may be represented by counsel or solicitor; and (b) the Commission shall give the Federation an opportunity of being heard.