Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) At the hearing of a charge the member charged may appear or be represented by a person of their choice.
(2) The member charged may call, examine and cross-examine witnesses and make submissions.
(3) The Chief Officer is not bound by the rules of evidence and must be informed by the best evidence available.
(4) The Chief Officer is bound by the rules of natural justice and must be guided by the real justice of the matter before him or her.
(5) Subject to these Regulations, the Chief Officer may conduct the hearing in any manner he or she reasonably thinks fit.
(6) The Chief Officer may adjourn a hearing if he or she considers it necessary.
(7) The Chief Officer must not discriminate against a person as a result of evidence given by that person at proceedings under this Division, but nothing in this sub-regulation prevents—
(a) a charge being laid as a result of that evidence and the Chief Officer from hearing the charge in accordance with this Division; or
(b) the Authority instituting legal proceedings or assisting in prosecutions or legal proceedings instituted by another person as a result of that evidence.