(1) A preliminary hearing may be conducted by telephone or by any other means of communication which does not require the physical presence of the parties.

(2) At any inquiry the Tribunal may direct that any evidence may be given by telephone or by any other means of communication which does not require the physical presence of a person.

(3) Where the Tribunal hears evidence or otherwise conducts proceedings in a manner authorised by this regulation, the Tribunal shall ensure that the evidence is heard or proceedings conducted in such a manner that all parties present or represented before the Tribunal, whether personally present or present by means of a telephone or other means of communication, are able to hear that evidence and participate in those proceedings.