The Hearing

The Commission may sit at such times and such places as it thinks fit. It may –

1. Arrange a hearing of the matter where parties to the proceedings will make oral submissions to the Commission; or
2. May choose to exercise in Chambers any jurisdiction of the Commission (except when hearing an application for review of a new licence or the removal of a licence, where an objection is lodged and not withdrawn.)
3. Appoint counsel to argue or make representations as to any matter before the commission or an independant expert to enquire into a report upon any question of fact or opinion not involving a question of law.

The procedure of the Commission shall be determined when any application or matter is before it and advice will be sent in writing.

The Commissions proceedings will be held in private unless the Commission considers that, in the circumstances of the case, the hearing should be held in public.

The Commission may on application by a party, or of it's own initiative order that separate proceedings may be heard together.

In Perth, the Commission will sit at –

The Commission may, depending on the circumstances of the case, travel to regional locations in order to hear proceedings.

The Director may intervene in any proceedings before the Commission, including proceedings relating to a decision or determination made by the Director, and may introduce evidence, make representations and examine or cross-examine any witness, on any question or matter.

• Who may appear?
• Consideration.
• Witnesses and Evidence.
• Contempt