(1) The commission may, unless this Act provides otherwise, exercise its powers—(a) on its own initiative; or(b) on application by—(i) a party to proceedings in which the power is to be exercised; or(ii) an organisation.
(2) The commission may, on its own initiative—(a) join 2 or more matters to be heard and decided by the commission, whether any of the matters arise under this Act or another Act; and(b) hear and decide the matters in 1 proceeding.