Assume that parties proceeded to arbitration.

During an arbitration hearing, Jeff found out that Ralph Noble (a member of the arbitration panel) and Carl Simms (arbitration disputant against Jeff) went to the same gym and knew each other. In fact, Ralph and Carl often chatted at the gym when they did their workouts.

Under the circumstances, discuss any relevant rule(s) or principle(s) as to the role of Ralph as a member of the arbitration panel hearing the dispute between Jeff and Elkwood.

Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Qld