South Australian Numbered Acts

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL ACT 2014 (NO 17 OF 2014) - SECT 32

32—Principles governing hearings

        (1)         On the hearing of any proceedings, but subject to the provisions of a relevant Act—

            (a)         the procedure of the Tribunal will, subject to this Act, be conducted with the minimum of formality; and

            (b)         the Tribunal is not bound by the rules of evidence, may adopt, as in its discretion it considers appropriate, any findings, decision or judgment of a court or other tribunal (insofar as may be relevant to the proceedings before the Tribunal), and may otherwise inform itself as it thinks fit; and

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

        (2)         Nothing in this Act affects any rule or principle of law relating to—

            (a)         legal professional privilege; or

            (b)         "without prejudice" privilege; or

            (c)         public interest immunity.

        (3)         This section does not limit the operation of section 64.

Division 2—Evidentiary powers