24Formation of inquiry panel—Act, s 523 (2) (d)

24 Formation of inquiry panel—Act, s 523 (2) (d) (1) An inquiry panel must not exercise its functions unless— (a) all members of the panel are present; or (b) the panel is changed in accordance with this section. (2) If, before the inquiry panel has completed its inquiry, 1 of the members stops being a member of the panel or is unable to continue to be a member of the panel, the Minister must, in writing— (a) end the inquiry by the panel and appoint a new panel to conduct the inquiry afresh; or (b) appoint a new member to the panel.

(3) If the inquiry panel is changed, the panel may, for the purposes of the inquiry, take into account any record of the inquiry before the previous panel, including a record of any evidence taken.