Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03367:body:0:p13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A03367
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 30803–33447

the inquiry, such notice in such manner as the Commission determines of the time and place at which it intends to hold the inquiry; and
     (b) shall give each party to an inquiry reasonable opportunity to call or give evidence, examine or cross-examine witnesses and make submissions to the Commission.
"(2) If a party to an inquiry to whom notice has been given under paragraph (1) (a) fails to attend at the time and place specified for the inquiry, the Commission may hold the inquiry in the absence of that party.

Parties to an inquiry
"25f. The parties to an inquiry shall be the complainant, the respondent, any person joined by the Commission as a party to the inquiry and any person to whom the Commission grants leave to appear as a party to the inquiry.

Right of appearance and to representation
"25g. (1) A party to an inquiry—
     (a) shall appear personally or, where the party is a body of persons, whether corporate or unincorporate, by an officer, employee or agent of the body; and
     (b) may—
        (i) if the Commission has made arrangements under sub-section 25k (1) for counsel to appear at the inquiry to assist the Commission; or
        (ii) in any other case—with the leave of the Commission, be represented by a solicitor or counsel or an agent.
"(2) A person, other than a solicitor or counsel, is not entitled to demand or receive any fee or reward for representing a party to an inquiry.

Inquiries may be held in private
"25h. (1) Subject to sub-section (2), an inquiry shall be held in public.
"(2) The Commission may, of its own motion or on the application of a party to the inquiry, if it is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, direct that an inquiry, or a part of an inquiry, be held in private.

Commission may prohibit publication of evidence, &c.
"25j. (1) The Commission may direct that—
     (a) any evidence given before it;
     (b) the contents of any document produced to the Commission; or

     (c) any information that might enable a person who has appeared before the Commission to be identified,
shall not be published, or shall not be published except in such manner, and to such persons, as the Commission specifies.
"(2) Nothing in this section shall be taken to derogate from the Commission's powers under section 25h.

Counsel assisting the Commission
"25k. (1) The Commission may make arrangements for counsel to appear at an inquiry to assist the Commission.
"(2) Counsel assisting the Commission at an inquiry pursuant to arrangements made under sub-section (1) shall, in relation to that inquiry, be subject to the control and direction of the Commission.

Determination