ACTS INTERPRETATION ACT 1954 - SECT 27 Power to hear and determine includes power to administer oath

ACTS INTERPRETATION ACT 1954 - SECT 27

27 Power to hear and determine includes power to administer oath

A person or body authorised by law, or by consent of parties, to conduct a hearing for the purpose of the determination (by that or another person or body) of any matter has authority—

(a) to receive evidence; and

(b) to examine witnesses, and to administer oaths to witnesses, who have been lawfully called before the person or body.