Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00137:clause:1_18qc
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2008A00137
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18QC
Character Range: 199974–200985

18QC  Taking disciplinary action

 (1) If, after consideration of any submissions made by the licensee within the period allowed, the Secretary is satisfied that grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee have been established, the Secretary may:
 (a) reprimand the licensee; or
 (b) impose a condition on the licence; or
 (c) suspend the licence for up to 12 months; or
 (d) act under any combination of 2 or more of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c); or
 (e) cancel the licence and disqualify the former licensee permanently or for a specified period from holding a licence.

 (2) The Secretary may take the disciplinary action by written notice given to the licensee.

 (3) That notice takes effect:
 (a) at the end of the period for lodging an application for a review of the decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal; and
 (b) if such an application has been made within that period—on determination or abandonment of the application, unless the Administrative Appeals Tribunal orders otherwise.