Queensland Numbered Acts

RACING INTEGRITY ACT 2016 - SECT 249

249 Powers of court on appeal

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

(a) has the same powers as the commission 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 the commission with directions the court considers appropriate.