(1) The powers of the Commission under this Act are exercisable by a Full Bench and not otherwise.
(2) The provisions of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, and of the regulations in force under that Act, with respect to the procedure and powers of the Commission in relation to proceedings before the Commission under that Act apply, so far as they are capable of application, to and in relation to proceedings before the Commission under this Act.
(3) On an application under section 4 or 5:
(a) the Commission shall give the Federation an opportunity of being heard; and
(b) the Minister, the Federation and any person granted leave to intervene may be represented by counsel or solicitor.