303Procedures and powers

303 Procedures and powers (1) A Medical Panel is not bound by rules or practices as to evidence, but may inform itself on any matter relating to a reference in any manner it thinks fit. (2) The Medical Panel must act informally, without regard to technicalities or legal forms and as speedily as a proper consideration of the reference allows. (3) The Minister may, for the purposes of— (a) ensuring procedural fairness in the procedures of the Medical Panels; and (b) facilitating the proper administration of the Medical Panels— make guidelines as to the procedures of Medical Panels. (4) The Minister must consult with the Attorney‑General before making any guidelines under this section. (5) Guidelines made by the Minister under this section must be published in the Government Gazette and on a Government Internet website. (6) The Convenor may give directions as to the arrangement of the business of the Medical Panels but must not give directions inconsistent with any guidelines made by the Minister.