82Consolidation of proceedings

82 Consolidation of proceedings (1) The Tribunal may direct that 2 or more applications or referrals that concern the same or related facts and circumstances— (a) be consolidated into the one proceeding; or (b) remain as separate proceedings but be heard and determined together. (2) The Tribunal's power to give a direction under subsection (1)(a) is exercisable by a presidential member. (3) The Tribunal's power to give a direction under subsection (1)(b) is exercisable by any member. (4) If applications or referrals are consolidated, evidence given in the proceeding is admissible in relation to all applications or referrals consolidated into that proceeding. Division 5—Compulsory conferences, mediation and settlement