This legislation has been repealed.
(1) At an inquiry conducted or appeal heard by the Tribunal, the registered medical practitioner and any complainant concerned are entitled to attend and to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner or another adviser.
(2) The Tribunal may grant leave for any other person to appear (whether in person or by an Australian legal practitioner or another adviser) at an inquiry or appeal if the Tribunal is satisfied that it is appropriate for that person to appear.
(3) This section does not prevent the Tribunal from proceeding in the absence of the registered medical practitioner concerned, as long as the practitioner has been given notice of the inquiry or appeal.