2 (1) These Rules do not apply to an inquiry for which the request to institute an inquiry to the Chairperson under subsection 49(1) of the Act was made before the day on which these Rules come into force.
(2) However, these Rules apply to any inquiry referred to in subsection (1) on consent of all parties.
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48 These Rules come into force on the 30th day after the day on which they are registered.
6 (1) These Rules are to be interpreted and applied so as to reasonably accommodate the needs of all participants in an inquiry.
5 These Rules are to be interpreted and applied so as to secure the informal, expeditious and fair determination of every inquiry on its merits.