Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Rail Safety Act 2006 - SECT 60

Procedure and powers concerning disciplinary inquiries

60. Procedure and powers concerning disciplinary inquiries



(1) In exercising his or her powers under section 59, the Safety Director-

   (a)  must act fairly and according to equity and good conscience without
        regard to technicalities or legal forms; and

   (b)  is not required to conduct himself or herself in a formal manner; and

   (c)  is not bound by rules or practice as to evidence but may inform
        himself or herself in relation to any matter in any manner that he or
        she thinks fit.

(2) For the purpose of, and in connection with, any inquiry under section 59,
the Safety Director has the powers conferred by sections 14, 15, 16, 20, 20A
and 21A of the Evidence Act 1958 on a board appointed by the Governor in
Council and those sections apply as if the Safety Director was the sole member
of the board.

(3) The procedure of the Safety Director on or in connection with an inquiry
under section 59 is in his or her discretion.