Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) When conducting its inquiry, the board of inquiry must--
(a) observe natural justice; and
(b) act as quickly, and with as little formality and technicality, as is consistent with a fair and proper consideration of the issues.
(2) In conducting the inquiry, the board--
(a) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and
(b) may inform itself in any way it considers appropriate, including by holding hearings; and
(c) may decide the procedures to be followed for the inquiry.
(3) However, the board must comply with this division and any procedural rules prescribed under a regulation.
(4) The magistrate is chairperson at the inquiry.