(1)  The Mental Health Tribunal is established.

(2)  The Tribunal consists of –

(a) at least one person who is an Australian lawyer with at least 5 years' experience as such; and

(b) at least one person who is a psychiatrist; and

(c) at least 4 other members.

(3)  The members are appointed by the Governor.

(4)  The Governor may appoint one of the members referred to in subsection (2)(a) as the President of the Tribunal.

(5)  The Governor may appoint one of the members referred to in subsection (2)(b) or (c) as Deputy President of the Tribunal.

(6)  Schedule 3 has effect in respect of the membership of the Tribunal.

(7)  Schedule 4 has effect in respect of the proceedings of the Tribunal.

(8)  Except as otherwise provided by this Act, the Tribunal may regulate its own proceedings.