s. 190 (4) The Panel, in making any determination— (a) must act according to the substantial merits of the case and without regard to legal forms and technicalities; and (b) may proceed and inform itself in any manner it thinks fit and may regulate its own proceedings; and (c) is bound by the rules of natural justice; and (d) is not bound by any rule or practice as to evidence. (5) A party to any proceeding before the Panel may S. 189(5) amended by appear and be heard before the Panel personally or No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 by an Australian lawyer or by a person authorised item 44.2). in that behalf by that party. Division 9—Constitution and proceedings of the Tribunal 190 Compensation Appeals Tribunal S. 190 inserted by (1) For the purposes of this Part there is established a No. 40/2002 Compensation Appeals Tribunal. s. 27. (2) The Tribunal is to consist of 3 members who are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, being— (a) an Australian lawyer who has knowledge of S. 190(2)(a) amended by and experience in administrative law or the No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 law of procedure and evidence, who is to be item 44.3). the chairperson; S. 190(2)(b) (b) one person, nominated by the Minister, from amended by a panel of 3 persons associated with and No. 35/2009 s. 48. familiar with the fishing industry; (c) one person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has expertise in financial matters. (3) A person must not be appointed as a member of the Tribunal if that person is—
(4) The Panel, in making any determination— (a) must act according to the substantial merits of the case and without regard to legal forms and technicalities; and (b) may proceed and inform itself in any manner it thinks fit and may regulate its own proceedings; and (c) is bound by the rules of natural justice; and (d) is not bound by any rule or practice as to evidence. S. 189(5) amended by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 44.2). (5) A party to any proceeding before the Panel may appear and be heard before the Panel personally or by an Australian lawyer or by a person authorised in that behalf by that party. Division 9—Constitution and proceedings of the Tribunal S. 190 inserted by No. 40/2002 s. 27. 190 Compensation Appeals Tribunal s. 190 (1) For the purposes of this Part there is established a Compensation Appeals Tribunal. (2) The Tribunal is to consist of 3 members who are appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, being— S. 190(2)(a) amended by No. 18/2005 s. 18(Sch. 1 item 44.3). (a) an Australian lawyer who has knowledge of and experience in administrative law or the law of procedure and evidence, who is to be the chairperson; S. 190(2)(b) amended by No. 35/2009 s. 48. (b) one person, nominated by the Minister, from a panel of 3 persons associated with and familiar with the fishing industry; (c) one person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has expertise in financial matters. (3) A person must not be appointed as a member of the Tribunal if that person is—
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