Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) At the hearing of a charge, the person charged may be—
(a) self-represented; or
(b) represented by another person.
(2) The person charged may call, examine and cross-examine witnesses and make submissions.
(3) The person hearing the charge is not bound by the rules of evidence and must be informed by the best evidence available.
(4) The person hearing the charge must—
(a) ensure procedural fairness; and
(b) in making a decision, have regard to the interests of justice and fairness.
(5) Subject to these Regulations, the person hearing the charge may conduct the hearing in any manner he or she reasonably thinks fit.
(6) The person hearing the charge may adjourn a hearing if he or she considers it necessary.
(7) The Authority must not discriminate against a person on the basis of evidence given by the person at the hearing of a charge.
(8) Subregulation (7) does not prevent —
(a) a charge being laid as a result of the person's evidence and the Chief Officer or Chief Executive Officer from hearing the charge in accordance with this Division; or
(b) the Authority taking legal proceedings or assisting in prosecutions or legal proceedings commenced by another person as a result of that evidence.