Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) When conducting a hearing, a panel—
(a) must comply with natural justice; and
(b) must act as quickly, and with as little formality and technicality, as is consistent with a fair and proper consideration of the issues before it; and
(c) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(d) may inform itself of anything in the way it considers appropriate.
(2) The chairperson of the panel may decide the procedures to be followed for the hearing.
(3) However, the panel must comply with this division.
(4) Also, the panel must—
(a) tell the parties to the disciplinary proceedings—
(i) the facts and circumstances forming the basis for the ground for disciplinary action against the registrant; and
(ii) what possible disciplinary action the panel may take under section 201 or 203; and
(b) if asked to do so by a party—explain to the party any aspect of the panel's procedures, or decisions or rulings, relating to the hearing; and
(c) ensure the parties have the fullest opportunity practicable to be heard.