Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) In deciding the appeal, the Magistrates Court--
(a) has the same powers as the town clerk; and
(b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(c) must comply with natural justice.
(2) The appeal is by way of rehearing unaffected by the decision appealed against on the material before the town clerk and any further evidence allowed by the court.
(3) The court may--
(a) confirm the decision; or
(b) set aside the decision and substitute another decision; or
(c) set aside the decision and return the issue to the town clerk with the directions the court considers appropriate.