PART 3Proceedings before the Tribunal

CHAPTER 2Hearings

Hearings in a party's absence31

If a party fails to attend a hearing the Tribunal may proceed with the hearing if the Tribunal—

a

is satisfied that the party has been notified of the hearing or that reasonable steps have been taken to notify the party of the hearing; and

b

considers that it is in the interests of justice to proceed with the hearing.