Veterinary Practice Act 2026 · Updated to 1 Aug 2026 · Part 6 · Miscellaneous
82. Deemed public servants
Feedback & supportThe following persons are each taken to be a public servant for the purposes of the Penal Code 1871 in relation to his or her performance of any function or duty under this Act:
the Registrar;
any member of the Council or any person authorised, appointed or employed to assist the Council;
any member of a Complaints Assessment Committee, a Disciplinary Committee, an Interim Orders Committee or any committee appointed under section 13;
any investigator.
For the purposes of sections 193 and 228 of the Penal Code 1871, “judicial proceeding” is taken to include any proceedings before a Complaints Assessment Committee, a Disciplinary Committee or an Interim Orders Committee.
Complaints Assessment Committee
“Complaints Assessment Committee” means a Complaints Assessment Committee appointed by the Council under section 47;