Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00183:clause:1_109h
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00183
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 109H
Character Range: 419534–420526

109H  Commission to act quickly in relation to application etc.

 (1) In exercising its powers under this Division, the Commission:
 (a) must act as quickly as is practicable; and
 (b) must, as far as is reasonably possible, determine all applications made under this Division within 2 working days after the application is made.

Note: In exercising its powers, the Commission is also required to act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities and legal forms (see paragraph 44H(1)(c)). It is not bound by the rules of evidence, and may inform itself in any manner it considers just (see paragraph 44H(1)(b)).

 (2) However, the Commission must not determine an application for a ballot order until it is satisfied that:
 (a) the applicant has complied with section 109E; and
 (b) the persons referred to in subsections 109I(1) and (2) have had a reasonable opportunity to make submissions in relation to the application.