PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 827 Hearing procedures

PETROLEUM AND GAS (PRODUCTION AND SAFETY) ACT 2004 - SECT 827

827 Hearing procedures

(1) In deciding an appeal, the appeal body—

(a) has the same powers as the original decider; and

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

(c) must comply with natural justice; and

(d) may hear the appeal in court or in chambers.

(2) An appeal is by way of rehearing, unaffected by the decision.

(3) Subject to subsections (1) and (2) , the procedure for the appeal is—

(a) in accordance with the rules for the appeal body; or

(b) in the absence of relevant rules, as directed by the appeal body.

(4) A power under an Act to make rules for the appeal body includes power to make rules for appeals under this part.