Northern Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The appeal is a review of the decision of the Director or assessor on its merits and must be conducted with as little formality and technicality as possible.
(2) The Court is not bound by rules of evidence but may inform itself on any matter in the manner it considers appropriate.
(3) The Court may admit as evidence information and material that was not before the Director or assessor only if the Court is satisfied there were special reasons that prevented its presentation to the Director or assessor.