(1) The Tribunal may
direct that 2 or more proceedings that concern the same or related facts and
circumstances —
(a) be
consolidated into the one proceeding; or
(b)
remain as separate proceedings but be heard and determined together.
(2) The
Tribunal’s power to give a direction under subsection (1) is exercisable
by a sitting member for either of the proceedings who is a legally qualified
member.
(3) If proceedings are
consolidated, evidence given in the consolidated proceeding is admissible in
relation to matters involved in either of the proceedings that were
consolidated.