Clause 11

impose on the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson concerned a financial penalty of any amount, not exceeding $5,000, that the Council thinks fit; (b)censure the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson concerned.(7) The Council must, before making any decision under subsection (6) in relation to the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson, give the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson written notice of the Council’s intention to do so.(8) Upon receipt of the notice of the Council under subsection (7), the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson may, within 14 days after the date of the notice, show cause to the Council as to why the Council should not take any or both of the actions (as the case may be) under subsection (6).(9) The Council must, after the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson has shown cause under subsection (8) or the time to do so has expired, give written notice to the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson of the Council’s decision under subsection (6).(10) Subject to section 59, any decision by the Council under subsection (6) does not take effect until 14 days after the Council has served the written notice under subsection (9) to the licensed estate agent or registered salesperson.(11) If the Council considers it appropriate, the Council may, instead of making any decision under subsection (6), refer the matter to a Disciplinary Committee.”.