If, at any stage of a proceeding, an assessor becomes aware that the assessor has, or may have, a conflict of interest (within the meaning of section 37L (3) of the Act) in relation to the proceeding, the assessor must, as soon as practicable, notify:
(a) the Chief Justice of the Court; and
(b) the Judge listed to hear the matter; and
(c) if the proceeding is being heard by a Full Court -- the presiding Judge; and
(d) each party to the proceeding.