PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 713 Inquiry procedures

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 713

713 Inquiry procedures

A board of inquiry, in conducting its inquiry—

(a) must observe natural justice; and

(b) must act as quickly, and with as little formality and technicality, as is consistent with a fair and appropriate consideration of the issues; and

(c) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(d) may conduct itself in a way it considers appropriate, including, for example, by holding hearings; and

(e) must keep a record of its proceedings; and

(f) must comply with this division and procedural rules prescribed under a regulation.