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LEGAL PROFESSION AMENDMENT ACT 2007 (NO. 28 OF 2007) - SECT 85

Grounds for amending, suspending or cancelling registration of foreign lawyer
Section 177 (b) to (g)

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        (b)     the person fails to comply with a requirement of this part;

        (c)     the person fails to comply with a condition imposed on the person's registration;

        (d)     the person becomes the subject of disciplinary proceedings in Australia or a foreign country (including any preliminary investigations or action that might lead to disciplinary proceedings) in the person's capacity as—

              (i)     an overseas-registered foreign lawyer; or

              (ii)     an Australian-registered foreign lawyer; or

              (iii)     an Australian lawyer;

        (e)     the person has been convicted of an offence in Australia or a foreign country;

        (f)     the person's registration is cancelled or currently suspended in any place because of any disciplinary action in Australia or a foreign country;

        (g)     the person does not meet the requirements of section 165 (Professional indemnity insurance—Australian-registered foreign lawyers);



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