(1) If an enactment so provides, the Tribunal may give an advisory opinion on a matter or question referred to it in accordance with the enactment and, for the purpose of giving such an opinion, the Tribunal may hold such hearings and inform itself in such manner as it thinks appropriate.
(2) If the regulations so provide, the Tribunal may give an advisory opinion on a matter or question:
(a) arising under a Norfolk Island enactment; and
(b) referred to the Tribunal in accordance with the regulations;
and, for the purpose of giving such an opinion, the Tribunal may hold such hearings and inform itself in such manner as it thinks appropriate.