Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 (Repealed)
PART IV
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REVIEWS BY THE TRIBUNAL OF DECISIONS
Division 4
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Hearings and evidence
SECTION 39
RIGHTS OF PARTIES TO PRESENT CASE
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DIVISIONS OTHER THAN SECURITY DIVISION
39(1)
Subject to sections 35 , 36 and 36B , the Tribunal shall ensure that every party to a proceeding before the Tribunal is given a reasonable opportunity to present his or her case and, in particular, to inspect any documents to which the Tribunal proposes to have regard in reaching a decision in the proceeding and to make submissions in relation to those documents.
39(2)
This section does not apply to: (a) a proceeding in the Security Division to which section 39A or 39BA applies; or (b) the agency party to a proceeding in the Social Services and Child Support Division.
39(3)
This section does not limit subsection 25(4A) (Tribunal may determine scope of review).
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Hide history noteSubject to sections 35 , 36 and 36B , the Tribunal shall ensure that every party to a proceeding before the Tribunal is given a reasonable opportunity to present his or her case and, in particular, to inspect any documents to which the Tribunal proposes to have regard in reaching a decision in the proceeding and to make submissions in relation to those documents.
39(2)
This section does not apply to: (a) a proceeding in the Security Division to which section 39A or 39BA applies; or (b) the agency party to a proceeding in the Social Services and Child Support Division.
Note:
Section 39AA deals with the rights of the agency party to a proceeding in the Social Services and Child Support Division.
39(3)
This section does not limit subsection 25(4A) (Tribunal may determine scope of review).