Western Australian Current Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 6.79

6.79 .         New matters raised on review

        (1)         Upon a review by the State Administrative Tribunal under section 6.77 or 6.78, the State Administrative Tribunal may consider —

            (a)         grounds in addition to those stated in the notice of objection; and

            (b)         reasons in addition to any reasons previously given for the local government’s decision that is under review.

        (2)         The State Administrative Tribunal is to ensure, by adjournment or otherwise, that each party and any other person entitled to be heard has a reasonable opportunity of properly considering and responding to any new ground or reason that the State Administrative Tribunal proposes to consider in accordance with subsection (1).

        [Section 6.79 inserted: No. 55 of 2004 s. 696.]