Western Australian Current Acts

COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 2006 - SECT 31

31 .         General conduct of special inquiry

        (1)         In conducting a special inquiry the Commissioner —

            (a)         must act with as little formality as possible; and

            (b)         is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform himself or herself on any matter in any manner the Commissioner considers appropriate; and

            (c)         may receive written or oral submissions; and

            (d)         may hold public seminars and establish working groups or task forces; and

            (e)         may consult with any person the Commissioner considers appropriate.

        (2)         The Commissioner must conduct a special inquiry in a way that, having regard to its subject matter, promotes the participation of children and young people in, and their understanding of, the inquiry.

        (3)         Subject to this Part and the regulations, the Commissioner may determine the procedure to be followed at or in connection with a special inquiry.