Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00131:reg:27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00131
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 27
Character Range: 24219–24893

27  Conflict of interest
(1)     A party must notify the Executive as soon as possible after it becomes aware of an interest of a member of the Panel that:
(a)     could conflict with the proper performance or exercise of that member's functions or powers in relation to a matter and
(b)     it believes, on reasonable grounds, is not immaterial or indirect and will prevent the member from acting impartially in relation to the matter.
(2)     The notification must describe the interest and explain why both paragraphs (a) and (b) of Rule 27(1) are met.
(3)     Rule 10(6) does not apply to a party who gives notice of a conflict, unless the President directs otherwise.