STATE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ACT 2004 - SECT 47

STATE ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ACT 2004 - SECT 47

47 .         Frivolous etc. proceedings, dismissal of etc.

        (1)         This section applies if the Tribunal believes that a proceeding —

            (a)         is frivolous, vexatious, misconceived or lacking in substance; or

            (b)         is being used for an improper purpose; or

            (c)         is otherwise an abuse of process.

        (2)         If this section applies, the Tribunal may order that the proceeding be dismissed or struck out and make any appropriate orders.

        (3)         The Tribunal’s powers to act under subsection (2) are exercisable only by a legally qualified member.

        (4)         The Tribunal may act under subsection (2) on the application of a party or on its own initiative.