81Disciplinary action that may be taken in relation to accreditations

81 Disciplinary action that may be taken in relation to accreditations

S. 81(1) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 62).

(1) If the Secretary decides under section 80 to take disciplinary action against an accredited person in respect of an accreditation held by that person under this Part, the Secretary may take one or more of the following actions (disciplinary action)—

(a) cancel the accreditation and disqualify the holder from applying for an accreditation under this Part for a period not exceeding 5 years;

(b) suspend the accreditation for a period not exceeding one year;

(c) if the accreditation is already suspended—

(i) cancel the accreditation and disqualify the holder from applying for an accreditation under this Part for a period not exceeding 5 years; or

(ii) suspend the accreditation for an additional period not exceeding one year;

(d) impose a new condition on, or vary a condition on, the accreditation;

(e) direct the person or a relevant person in relation to the person, to undertake particular training;

(f) warn the holder of the accreditation that more serious action may be taken in the future if the holder repeats the behaviour;

(g) reprimand the holder of the accreditation.

S. 81(2) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 62).

(2) If an accredited person holds more than one kind of accreditation under this Part, the Secretary may take action in relation to any one or more of the accreditations.