Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 5 · Disciplinary Proceedings and Other Matters
74. Investigation report and information obtained in course of investigation
Feedback & supportAfter completing an investigation into a disciplinary case against a registered veterinarian, the investigator must submit a report on the findings of the investigation to the relevant committee.
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 report mentioned in subsection (1) must include any written explanation from the registered veterinarian mentioned in section 73(1)(d).
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, in the course of the investigation, the investigator receives any information relating to the registered veterinarian that is not related to the subject matter of the investigation but may give rise to proceedings under this Part, the investigator must make a report to the Council.
If, in the course of the investigation, an investigator receives any information relating to another registered veterinarian which may give rise to proceedings under this Part, the investigator must make a report to the Council.
Subject to subsections (1), (3) and (4), a person must not disclose the contents of any investigation report or any information contained in any document which was obtained in the course of any investigation commenced under this Part to any other person, including the registered veterinarian concerned, unless —
the relevant committee to which the investigation report is submitted considers that there are compelling reasons to do so; or
the disclosure is required for the purpose of administering or enforcing this Act, the Animals and Birds Act 1965 or the Infectious Diseases Act 1976.