Section 42 — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Decision of questions

(1) A question of law arising in a matter before a Division of the Tribunal (including the question whether a particular question is one of law) shall be determined in accordance with the opinion of the presidential member presiding.

(2) Subject to subsection (1), a question arising in proceedings before a Division of the Tribunal shall be determined in accordance with the opinion of a majority of the members constituting the Division.

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Related sections

s 39 — President may give directions
s 40 — Disclosure of interests by members of Tribunal
s 41 — Presidential member to preside
s 43 — Member of Tribunal ceasing to be available
s 43A — Counsel assisting Tribunal
s 43B — Consultants

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