Queensland Consolidated Regulations

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (VEGETATION MANAGEMENT) BY-LAW 2023 - REG 45

45 Powers of court on appeal

(1) When deciding an appeal against an internal review decision, the court—

(a) has the same powers as MEDQ in making the internal review decision; and

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

(c) must comply with natural justice.

(2) An appeal is by way of rehearing.

(3) The court may—

(a) confirm the internal review decision; or

(b) substitute another decision for the internal review decision; or

(c) set aside the internal review decision and return the matter to MEDQ with directions the court considers appropriate.