South Australian Numbered Acts

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT 2005 (NO 51 OF 2005) - SECT 20

20—Principles governing proceedings

        (1)         In proceedings before the Board under this Act, the Board—

            (a)         is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself on any matter as it thinks fit; and

            (b)         must act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case without regard to technicalities and legal forms.

        (2)         In proceedings before the Board under this Act, the Board must keep the parties to the proceedings properly informed as to the progress and outcome of the proceedings.