Section 590 — Fair Work Act 2009: Powers of the FWC to inform itself

(1) The FWC may, except as provided by this Act, inform itself in relation to any matter before it in such manner as it considers appropriate. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the FWC may inform itself in the following ways: (a) by requiring a person to attend before the FWC; (b) by inviting, subject to any terms and conditions determined by the FWC, oral or written submissions; (c) by requiring a person to provide copies of documents or records, or to provide any other information to the FWC; (d) by taking evidence under oath or affirmation in accordance with the regulations (if any); (e) by requiring an FWC Member, a Full Bench or an Expert Panel to prepare a report; (f) by conducting inquiries; (g) by undertaking or commissioning research; (h) by conducting a conference (see section 592); (i) by holding a hearing (see section 593).