South Australian Consolidated Acts

GAMING MACHINES ACT 1992 - SECT 7

7—Conduct of proceedings

        (1)         In proceedings under this Act, the Commissioner—

            (a)         must act without undue formality; and

            (b)         is not bound by the rules of evidence but may inform himself or herself on any question that arises for decision in such manner as he or she thinks fit.

        (2)         Subject to section 12, hearings before the Commissioner are open hearings.

        (3)         The Commissioner must, subject to subsection (4), make a reasonable attempt to achieve, by conciliation, agreement between an applicant under this Act and any objectors in relation to the application and, if agreement is achieved between the parties, have regard to the agreement in determining the matter.

        (4)         The requirement to conciliate does not arise—

            (a)         in relation to the Commissioner of Police if the Commissioner of Police lodges an objection; or

            (b)         in other circumstances that the Commissioner considers makes conciliation inappropriate.