(1) In deciding an appeal, the court—
(a) has the same powers as the chief executive in making the review decision appealed against; 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 review decision; or
(b) set aside the review decision and substitute another decision; or
(c) set aside the review decision and return the matter to the chief executive with directions the court considers appropriate.