(a) any person to appear or otherwise participate in an inquiry; and (b) any person to be legally represented in an inquiry. (2) In allowing a person to appear or participate in an inquiry, or to be legally represented, the Royal Commission may have regard to the following factors— (a) whether the person has any direct or special interest in the subject matter of the inquiry; (b) the likelihood that the Royal Commission may make an adverse finding against the person; (c) the ability of the person to assist the Royal Commission in the inquiry; (d) the age of the person; (e) any other matter the Royal Commission considers relevant. 16 Practice directions, statements and notes (1) A Royal Commission may from time to time issue practice directions, statements or notes in relation to its inquiry. (2) Practice directions, statements or notes issued under subsection (1) must not be inconsistent with the letters patent, this or any other Act or any regulations made under this or any other Act. (3) Practice directions, statements or notes issued under subsection (1) are not legislative instruments within the meaning of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994. Division 4—Powers of Royal Commissions for production of documents and other things and obtaining evidence
(a) any person to appear or otherwise participate in an inquiry; and (b) any person to be legally represented in an inquiry. (2) In allowing a person to appear or participate in an inquiry, or to be legally represented, the Royal Commission may have regard to the following factors— (a) whether the person has any direct or special interest in the subject matter of the inquiry; (b) the likelihood that the Royal Commission may make an adverse finding against the person; (c) the ability of the person to assist the Royal Commission in the inquiry; (d) the age of the person; (e) any other matter the Royal Commission considers relevant. 16 Practice directions, statements and notes (1) A Royal Commission may from time to time issue practice directions, statements or notes in relation to its inquiry. (2) Practice directions, statements or notes issued under subsection (1) must not be inconsistent with the letters patent, this or any other Act or any regulations made under this or any other Act. (3) Practice directions, statements or notes issued under subsection (1) are not legislative instruments within the meaning of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994. Division 4—Powers of Royal Commissions for production of documents and other things and obtaining evidence
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