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COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER TRIBUNAL ACT 2003 - SECT 47

47 Way tribunal is to conduct proceedings

(1) This section applies to a proceeding.

(2) The procedure is at the discretion of the tribunal, subject to this Act and the rules of natural justice.

(3) The proceeding is to be conducted with as little formality and technicality and with as much speed as the requirements of this Act and a proper consideration of the matters before the tribunal permit.

(4) The tribunal is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate.

(5) The tribunal may, if appropriate, conduct the proceeding by remote conferencing.

(6) In this section--

remote conferencing means--

(a) telephone conferencing; or
(b) video conferencing; or
(c) another form of communication that allows persons taking part in the proceeding to hear and take part in discussions as they happen.


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