Updates and background for this project (Digest)

Terms of reference
Participants
Submissions
List of Issues

BACKGROUND TO THE REFERENCE
Recent developments overseas
Australian experience
SCOPE OF THE REFERENCE
Rules and procedures
Jurisdictions covered by the reference
THE COMMISSION’S PROPOSED ACTION PLAN
The structure of this Issues Paper

INTRODUCTION
PARTISAN PRESSURES
Differences of opinion may be legitimate
FORMULATION OF STANDARDS; CODES OF CONDUCT
ACCREDITATION OF EXPERTS
‘NO WIN NO FEE’ ARRANGEMENTS
SANCTIONS FOR INAPPROPRIATE OR UNETHICAL CONDUCT BY EXPERT WITNESSES

4. MEASURES FOR THE EFFICIENT USE OF EXPERTS

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERTS TO CONSULT, AND/OR REPORT ISSUES

METHODS OF RECEIVING EXPERTS’ EVIDENCE

INTRODUCTION
THE (NON-EXCLUSIVE) COURT EXPERT
THE SINGLE EXPERT