Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 3 · Registration of Veterinarians
28. Registrar’s certificate
Feedback & supportA certificate purporting to be signed by the Registrar —
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Registrar of the Council appointed under section 14(1), and (except for section 4(2)(c) or 7(1)(j)) includes a Deputy Registrar appointed under section 14(2);
to the effect that at any time or during any period specified in the certificate an individual was or was not a registered veterinarian, or had or did not have a valid practising certificate; or
registered veterinarian
“registered veterinarian” means an individual who is registered under this Act as —(a)a veterinarian with full registration;(b)a veterinarian with restricted registration; or(c)a specialist;
as to any entry in a register, or the removal of any entry from a register,is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, and without further proof of the signature appended to the certificate, sufficient evidence of the matters specified in the certificate.