Victorian Numbered Acts

BUS SAFETY ACT 2009 (NO. 13 OF 2009) - SECT 51

    (1)     In exercising his or her powers under section 50, the Safety Director—

        (a)     must act fairly and according to equity and good conscience without regard to technicalities or legal forms; and

        (b)     is not required to conduct himself or herself in a formal manner; and

        (c)     is not bound by rules or practice as to evidence but may inform himself or herself in relation to any matter in any manner that he or she thinks fit.

    (2)     For the purpose of, and in connection with, any inquiry under section 50 , the Safety Director has the powers conferred by sections 14, 15, 16, 20, 20A and 21A of the Evidence Act 1958 on a board appointed by the Governor in Council and those sections apply as if the Safety Director was the sole member of the board.

    (3)     The procedure of the Safety Director on or in connection with an inquiry under section 50 is in his or her discretion.