Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

VETERINARY SURGEONS ACT 2015 (NO. 29 OF 2015) - SECT 56

    (1)     This section applies if a complaint is made under this Act to the board about a registered veterinary surgeon.

Note 1     The requirements for a complaint are set out in s 53.

Note 2     For this div, report does not include a complaint made under the Human Rights Commission Act 2005

that is referred to the board by the commission (see dict, def report ).

    (2)     The board must, in writing, tell the registered veterinary surgeon—

        (a)     that a complaint has been made about the veterinary surgeon; and

        (b)     that the complaint is to be considered by the board; and

        (c)     what the complaint is about in general terms; and

        (d)     unless section 132 (Nondisclosure of complaints) prevents the disclosure—the name of the person making the complaint; and

        (e)     that the veterinary surgeon may make written representations in relation to the complaint within a stated maximum period after receiving notice of the complaint.

Note     Section 132 prevents the disclosure of a report if there is reason to believe the disclosure would put someone's health or safety at risk, cause someone to receive a lowered standard of service or prejudice the management of the report or its consideration.

    (3)     The maximum period under subsection (2) (e) must not be less than 1 month.