(1) The Registrar may, for the purposes of this Act:
(a) summon witnesses; and
(b) receive written or oral evidence on oath or affirmation; and
(c) require the production of documents or articles; and
(d) award costs against a party to proceedings before him or her.
(2) The Registrar may protect the confidential status of documents or articles produced in confidence under paragraph (1)(c).