Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00997:reg:48
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00997
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 48
Character Range: 61057–61931

48      Inquiry process: conduct of inquiry generally

(1)    The inquiry into the student's conduct must, subject to this Division, be conducted in the way that the inquiry officer decides.

(2)    The inquiry officer 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 inquiry officer considers just.

(3)    The Registrar may appoint a person to assist the inquiry officer 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 student is given notice of the inquiry under section 43 (Notice of inquiry process), the inquiry officer may conduct and complete the inquiry even if the student does not:

(a)    attend the hearing of the inquiry; or

(b)    give a written statement to the inquiry.