(1)  If the Commission decides to reject an application to register a party under section 48 , the party secretary may appeal that decision to the Supreme Court.

(2)  If the Commission decides to accept an application to register a party under section 48 , any person who lodged an objection under section 46 may appeal that decision to the Supreme Court.

(3)  An appeal to the Supreme Court may be lodged in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules 2000 not later than the eighth day after the day on which the Commission decides to accept or reject the application to register a party.

(4)  An appeal is to be heard and determined by a Judge or the Associate Judge of the Supreme Court as soon as practicable.

(5)  On an appeal, an order for costs may not be made against the appellant unless the Judge or Associate Judge of the Supreme Court is satisfied that the appeal is frivolous or vexatious.

(6)  No action or proceeding may be brought in respect of a decision of the Commission under section 48 except as provided by this section.