Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996
29RSpecial inquiry
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29R Special inquiry
29R Special inquiry
(1) Racing NSW may, when conducting an inquiry, decide to treat the inquiry as a special inquiry if Racing NSW is reasonably satisfied that the inquiry raises a threat to horse racing.
(2) If a person attending a hearing of a special inquiry is attending because of a compulsion order—
(a) the person is entitled to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner, and
(b) the person presiding at the hearing is to be assisted by an Australian legal practitioner who has been practising in the State for at least 7 years, and
(c) the Australian legal practitioner assisting the person presiding must explain to the person the subject of the compulsion order—
(i) the effect of the compulsion powers specified in the order, and
(ii) the effect of section 29U.
(3) The rules may make further provision for the conduct of a special inquiry, including the procedures to be followed at a hearing of the special inquiry.
(4) Nothing in this section limits the power of Racing NSW to otherwise inquire into any matter.