(1) In hearing the application, the Local Court must review the merits of the senior officer's decision.
(2) The Local Court is not bound by anything considered by the senior officer in making his or her decision.
(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the Local Court may:
(a) admit evidence that was not considered by the senior officer in making his or her decision; or
(b) refuse to admit evidence that was considered by the senior officer in making his or her decision.