(1) The Minister may appoint persons to be assessors for the financial assistance scheme.
(2) A person appointed to be an assessor must be admitted to practise as a legal practitioner (however described) of the High Court or Supreme Court of a State or Territory.
(3) The Director may be appointed to be an assessor if he or she has the necessary qualification.
(4) Assessors have the functions conferred on them under this or any other Act and the powers necessary or convenient for performing the functions of office.