Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters
44. Review of disciplinary case by Registrar
Feedback & supportAfter a disciplinary case is referred to the Registrar under section 41(1) or (3), the Registrar must review whether there is sufficient merit in the disciplinary case to warrant the institution of disciplinary proceedings under this Part against the registered veterinarian.
disciplinary case
“disciplinary case” means a complaint made against, or any information provided about, a registered veterinarian under Part 5, and, if an interim suspension order is made against the registered veterinarian in relation to the complaint or information, includes any contravention or suspected contravention of the interim suspension order or any term specified for the interim suspension order;
The Registrar may, for the purpose of the review —
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);
enlist the assistance of any member of the Complaints Panel; and
require the complainant or the registered veterinarian to answer any question, or produce any document or provide any information, that the Registrar considers to be relevant.