(1) A commissioner may make an order excluding any person from a proceeding of the Royal Commission if—
(a) prejudice or hardship might be caused to any person, including harm to their safety or reputation; or
(b) the nature and subject matter of the proceeding is sensitive; or
(c) there is a possibility of any prejudice to legal proceedings; or
(d) the conduct of the proceeding would be more efficient and effective; or
(e) the commissioner otherwise considers the exclusion appropriate.
(2) The Royal Commission must cause a copy of the order to be posted—
(a) on a door of the place where the proceeding is being conducted; or
(b) in another conspicuous place where notices are usually posted at the place where the proceeding is being conducted.
(3) An order made under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument within the meaning of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 .