Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998:reg:30
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 30
Character Range: 49407–50418

30      Inquiry process: conduct of inquiry generally

(1)    The inquiry into the respondent's conduct must, subject to this Division, be conducted in the way that the person or panel conducting the inquiry decides.

(2)    The person or panel may conduct the inquiry in an informal way, is not bound by the rules of evidence, and may be informed on any matter in the way the person or panel considers just.

(3)    The Registrar may appoint a person to assist the person or panel to conduct the inquiry.

(4)    The inquiry is not invalid only because of a formal defect or irregularity in relation to the inquiry.

(5)    If the respondent is given notice of the inquiry under section 15 (Notice of decision to conduct inquiry: prescribed authority) or section 21 (Notice of decision to conduct inquiry: Vice-Chancellor), the person or panel may conduct and complete the inquiry even if the respondent does not:

(a)    attend the hearing of the inquiry; or

(b)    give a written statement to the inquiry.