Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES COMMISSION ACT 1989 No. 90 of 1989 - SECT 189

189. (1) The Panel may give directions about who may be present during a
hearing that is to take place in private.

(2) A direction under subsection (1) does not prevent:

   (a)  a person whom a national scheme law requires to be given the
        opportunity to appear at a hearing; or

   (b)  a person representing under section 194:

        (i)    a person of a kind referred to in paragraph (a) of this
               subsection; or

        (ii)   a person who, by virtue of such a direction, is entitled to be
               present at a hearing; from being present during the hearing.

(3) Where the Panel directs that a hearing take place in private, a person
shall not be present at the hearing unless he or she:

   (a)  is a member;

   (b)  is a member of the Commission, or a staff member, approved by the
        Panel; or

   (c)  is entitled to be present by virtue of:

        (i)    a direction under subsection (1); or

        (ii)   subsection (2).
Penalty: $1,000 or imprisonment for 3 months, or both.