Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1991 No. 98 of 1991 - SECT 337

337. (1) Before commencing an investigation of a matter to which a complaint
relates, AUSTEL must inform the respondent that the matter is to be
investigated.

(2) An investigation under this Part must be conducted as AUSTEL thinks fit.

(3) AUSTEL may, for the purposes of an investigation, obtain information from
such persons, and make such inquiries, as it thinks fit.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), it is not necessary for a complainant or a
respondent to be afforded an opportunity to appear before AUSTEL in connection
with an investigation.

(5) AUSTEL must not, as a result of the investigation, make a finding that is
adverse to a complainant or a respondent unless it has afforded the
complainant or respondent an opportunity to make submissions in relation to
the matter to which the investigation relates.