Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) In addition to any other provision of this Part, the Panel may:
(a) direct that 2 or more related matters are to be considered in Panel proceedings; and
(b) identify the issues to be considered by the Panel in its proceedings; and
(c) give directions to a person about:
(i) the manner in which a matter may be presented, either orally or in writing, to the Panel; and
(ii) the duration of the time in which the person may address the Panel or give evidence in Panel proceedings; and
(d) give directions to parties to lodge with the Panel specified documents relating to Panel proceedings; and
(e) give directions to persons about the time at or before which documents must be lodged with the Panel; and
(f) extend the time at or before which documents must be lodged with the Panel; and
(g) invite a person who is not a party to make a submission in relation to Panel proceedings; and
(h) permit a person to amend or withdraw information or evidence given to, or a document lodged with, the Panel for the purposes of Panel proceedings; and
(i) direct that Panel proceedings be suspended for a period determined by the Panel; and
(j) direct that Panel proceedings be deferred until a day determined by the Panel.
(2) In the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers in relation to Panel proceedings, the Panel:
(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(b) must consider all relevant information contained in:
(i) a submission that is lodged with the Panel; and
(ii) other evidence that is given to the Panel; and
(c) must act:
(i) as fairly and reasonably; and
(ii) with as little formality; and
(iii) having regard to the time available before the decision must be made, in as timely a manner;
as the requirements of this Part, and the corporations legislation (other than the excluded provisions), and a proper consideration of the matters before the Panel permit.