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Electricity Act 1992

General - Functions and powers of WorkSafe and Secretary

11: Procedure on hearing of objection

You could also call this:

“How a hearing works when someone disagrees with an electricity notice”

When someone objects to a notice or requirement under section 9, they get a hearing. At this hearing, you and WorkSafe can be there in person or have someone speak for you. You both get a chance to explain your side of the story.

After listening to everyone, the court can make a decision. They might agree with the original notice or requirement, change it, or cancel it completely.

Once the court makes its decision, it’s usually final. This means you can’t argue about it anymore. But there’s one exception to this rule, which is explained in section 12 of the law.

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Part 2 General
Functions and powers of WorkSafe and Secretary

11Procedure on hearing of objection

  1. On the hearing of an objection under section 9, both the objector and WorkSafe, either personally or by their counsel, shall be entitled to be present and be heard.

  2. On hearing the objection, the court may by order confirm, reverse, or modify the notice or requirement.

  3. Subject to section 12, every order made under subsection (2) shall be final.

Compare
  • 1982 No 27 s 11(5), (6)
Notes
  • Section 11(1): amended, on , by section 22 of the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013 (2013 No 94).