Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998:reg:26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 26
Character Range: 44623–45790

26      Inquiry process: inquiry hearing

(1)    At the hearing of the inquiry, the respondent:

(a)    may appear in person; and

(b)    if the respondent appears in person at the inquiry—may present oral or written statements to the inquiry (including written statements made by another person); and

(c)    if the respondent appears in person at the inquiry—may be accompanied by another person nominated by the respondent who may:

(i)    observe the proceedings; and

(ii)    with the express approval of the presiding officer, act as advocate.

(2)    Subsection (1) is subject to section 27 (Inquiry process: remote participation by respondent etc.).
            [Note: If the respondent participates in the inquiry under a permission or requirement under section 27(2), the respondent is taken to have appeared in person at the inquiry (see section 27(5)).]

(3)    The respondent must be given the opportunity at the inquiry to comment on the material in the possession of the person or panel conducting the inquiry on which the person or panel intends to rely.

(4)    The hearing of the inquiry may be adjourned from time to time and from place to place.