Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters
50. Findings and recommendation of Complaints Assessment Committee
Feedback & supportAfter due inquiry into a disciplinary case, the Complaints Assessment Committee must report its findings to the Council and recommend to the Council to —
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;
dismiss the disciplinary case;
refer the disciplinary case to a Disciplinary Committee for a formal inquiry; or
Disciplinary Committee
“Disciplinary Committee” means a Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Council under section 53;
take one or more of the following actions:
issue either a letter of advice or a letter of warning to the registered veterinarian;
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;
direct the registered veterinarian to undertake and complete specified further education or training within a specified period;
if the complainant is not the Council — refer the disciplinary case for mediation between the registered veterinarian and the complainant;
complainant
“complainant” means the person who brings a disciplinary case against a registered veterinarian and, if the disciplinary case is brought by the Council, includes the Council;
take any other action against the registered veterinarian.