Northern Territory Numbered Acts

PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ACT 2011 (NO 7 OF 2011) - SECT 40

    (1)     An inquiry must be conducted:

    (a)     subject to and in accordance with any directions of the Minister; and

    (b)     with as little formality and technicality as a proper consideration of the issues allows; and

    (c)     in accordance with any procedures decided by the inquirer.

    (2)     The inquirer:

    (a)     is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

    (b)     is not required to conduct the inquiry as a hearing; and

    (c)     must observe the rules of natural justice; and

    (d)     must keep a record of the proceedings for the inquiry.