Optometrists and Opticians Act 2007 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Registration of Optometrists and Opticians
16. Refusal of registration
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Board
“Board” means the Optometrists and Opticians Board established under section 4;
in the opinion of the Board, may not be registered in accordance with the regulations;
in the opinion of the Board, is not of good reputation and character; or
fails to satisfy the Board that he or she is able to effectively and safely carry out the practice of optometry or opticianry.
Where the Board refuses to register an applicant, the Board must by written notice inform the applicant of the refusal.
A person who is aggrieved by any refusal of the Board under subsection (1) may, within 30 days of the notice given under subsection (2), appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.