Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

VETERINARY SURGEONS ACT 2015 (NO. 29 OF 2015) - SECT 93

    (1)     This section applies to a complaint relating to a veterinary surgeon that is referred to a professional standards panel if—

        (a)     the panel believes on reasonable grounds that the complaint, if substantiated, may provide grounds for the suspension or cancellation of the veterinary surgeon's registration; or

        (b)     the panel believes on reasonable grounds that the veterinary surgeon would be more appropriately dealt with by a personal assessment panel; or

        (c)     the panel believes that emergency action is necessary in relation to the veterinary surgeon.

    (2)     The professional standards panel must refer the complaint back to the board, and take no further action in relation to the veterinary surgeon.

    (3)     If the professional standards panel refers a matter back under subsection (2), the panel must state the reason for the referral.

    (4)     The board must consider the referral under part 7 (Joint consideration with commission).