Commonwealth Numbered Acts

PAPUA NEW GUINEA (STAFFING ASSISTANCE) ACT 1973 No. 70, 1973 - SECT 18

18. (1) In the hearing of an application by a Tribunal-

   (a)  the procedure of the Tribunal is, subject to this Act and the
        regulations, within the discretion of the Tribunal;

   (b)  the Tribunal is not bound to act in a formal manner and is not bound
        by any rules of evidence but may inform itself on any matter in such
        manner as it thinks just;

   (c)  the Tribunal may, of its own motion or at the request of the
        applicant, make such inquiries as it thinks desirable; and

   (d)  the Tribunal shall act according to equity, good conscience and the
        substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities and
        legal forms.

(2) The hearing of an application shall be in private.

(3) At the hearing of an application, the applicant may-

   (a)  appear personally or be represented by any person, other than counsel,
        solicitor or paid agent;

   (b)  make such oral or written submissions as he desires; and

   (c)  tender certificates, documentary evidence and statutory declarations.

(4) A Tribunal may determine the place, date and time for the hearing of an
application and may adjourn the hearing of an application.