PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 714 Inquiry to be public unless board directs

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 714

714 Inquiry to be public unless board directs

(1) A board or inquiry must hold its inquiry in public.

(2) However, the board may, of its own initiative or on the application of a person represented at the inquiry—

(a) direct the inquiry, or part of the inquiry, be held in private; and

(b) give directions about who may be present.

(3) The board may give a direction under subsection (2) only if it is satisfied it is appropriate to do so.