At a formal hearing—
(a) subject to this Part, the procedure of a panel is in its discretion; and
(b) the proceedings must be conducted with as little formality and technicality as the requirements of this Act and the proper consideration of the matter permit; and
(c) a panel is not bound by rules of evidence but may inform itself in any way it thinks fit; and
(d) a panel is bound by the rules of natural justice.
S. 29 amended by Nos 69/2009 s. 54(Sch. Pt 2 item 50.1), 67/2014 s. 147(Sch. 2 item 35).