178AUSTEL opinions are advisory only

##### 178 AUSTEL opinions are advisory only (1) A party to a proceeding in a court or before a tribunal may request the court or tribunal to consider an opinion given under section 176. (2) However, the court or tribunal need not comply with the request and, if it does, the opinion is in no way binding on it. (3) An opinion under section 176 is not otherwise binding on a court or tribunal, or on any other authority, body or person whatever. (4) In this section: > tribunal means: (a) a tribunal in Australia; or (b) any other body, authority or person in Australia having power, by law or by consent of parties, to hear, receive or examine evidence.