(1) The Authority must—
(a) enquire into the circumstances of every claim lodged; and
(b) determine the claim as soon as possible.
(2) In determining a claim for compensation, the Authority—
(a) has power to do all things necessary or expedient to determine the claim for compensation; and
(b) must give consideration to sections 5, 82, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 (except sub-section (7)), 93, 93D, 93DA, 93E, 93F, 96, 96A, 97, 98, 98A, 99, 99A, 100, 111, 112 and 113 of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , with any variations that are necessary, and in so far as they are not inconsistent with these Regulations; and
(c) in determining a claim for the destruction, damage or loss of personal property owned by, or in the possession or control of, a member, may take into account the negligence of the member after considering any additional material and submissions provided by the member.