Queensland Consolidated Acts

ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 382

382 Powers of court on appeal

(1) In deciding an appeal, the court—

(a) has the same powers as the commissioner in making the review decision appealed against; and

(b) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(c) must comply with natural justice.

(2) An appeal is by way of rehearing.

(3) The court may—

(a) confirm the review decision; or

(b) set aside the review decision and substitute another decision; or

(c) set aside the review decision and return the matter to the commissioner with directions the court considers appropriate.