Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters
60. When order by Disciplinary Committee takes effect
Feedback & supportSubject to sections 57(4) and 62(4), an order made by a Disciplinary Committee for the suspension or cancellation of the registration of a registered veterinarian under section 56(2)(a) or (b) or 57(1), (3)(a) or (8) takes effect on the 31st day after the order is made.
Disciplinary Committee
“Disciplinary Committee” means a Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Council under section 53;
If a Disciplinary Committee orders under section 57(4) that an order mentioned in subsection (1) for the suspension or cancellation of the registration of a registered veterinarian (called in this subsection the subject order) takes effect immediately, the subject order takes effect —
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;
if the subject order is made during the formal inquiry on the disciplinary case and the registered veterinarian was present or represented during the formal inquiry — on the date the order is made; or
in any other case — on the date of service of the notice on the registered veterinarian under section 59.
Subject to section 62(4), an order of a Disciplinary Committee, other than an order mentioned in subsection (1), takes effect on the date the order is made.