50R Experts may assist the Victorian Racing Tribunal (1) The Secretary to the Department may, following consultation with the Chairperson, appoint a qualified expert or a panel of qualified experts to assist the Victorian Racing Tribunal. (2) An expert is appointed for a period specified in the expert's instrument of appointment. (3) The Victorian Racing Tribunal may conduct the hearing wholly or partially with the assistance of an expert. (4) The Victorian Racing Tribunal is not bound by the opinion or findings of an expert. (5) An expert is not a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal and does not form part of the Victorian Racing Tribunal for the purposes of the Victorian Racing Tribunal's determination on a matter following a hearing. (6) An expert is entitled to be paid remuneration, allowances and expenses specified in the expert's instrument of appointment. S. 50S inserted by No. 37/2018 s. 14.

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