32Suspension or cancellation of controlled sports

32 Suspension or cancellation of controlled sports contestant registration (1) The registrar may suspend or cancel a controlled sports contestant’s registration if satisfied on reasonable grounds that— (a) the contestant has contravened this Act; or (b) the contestant has failed to comply with a condition of the contestant’s registration; or (c) it is not in the public interest for the contestant to be registered as a controlled sports contestant; or

Section 32 (d) the contestant has failed to give the registrar information requested under subsection (3). contestant, see s 13. (2) The registrar may also suspend or cancel a controlled sports contestant’s registration if satisfied on reasonable grounds that the contestant is no longer medically fit to compete as a registered controlled sports contestant at a registered event. Note A registered medical practitioner may recommend a contestant’s registration be suspended or cancelled if the contestant is no longer medically fit to compete (see s 58 (3)). (3) For subsections (1) (a), (b) and (c) and (2), the registrar may at any time, in writing, request the contestant to give the registrar— (a) a police certificate for the contestant; or (b) stated information or documents that the registrar reasonably needs. (4) If the registrar intends to suspend or cancel a registration for a reason mentioned in subsection (1) or (2), the registrar must give the controlled sports contestant a written notice— (a) setting out the reason for suspension or cancellation; and (b) stating that the contestant may, within 20 working days (the 20-day period) after the day the registrar gives the contestant the notice, give reasons why the contestant considers the registration should not be suspended or cancelled; and (c) stating that the contestant must not compete as a controlled sports contestant at a registered event from the day after the day the registrar gives the contestant the notice until a decision is made under subsection (5).

Section 33 page 38 Controlled Sports Act 2019 (5) The registrar must suspend or cancel a controlled sports contestant’s registration for a reason mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) if the registrar— (a) has given written notice to the contestant of an intention to suspend or cancel the registration; and (b) has considered any reasons given by the contestant in accordance with the notice; and (c) is satisfied on reasonable grounds of a matter mentioned in subsection (1) or (2). Note The registrar’s decision to suspend or cancel a contestant’s registration is a reviewable decision (see s 81). (6) If the registrar suspends or cancels a registration, the registrar must tell the contestant, in writing— (a) the contestant’s registration is suspended or cancelled; and (b) the reason for suspension or cancellation; and (c) the date on which the suspension or cancellation takes effect; and (d) for a suspension—any conditions that apply. Note The registrar must also give the contestant a reviewable decision notice in relation to the decision to suspend or cancel the contestant’s registration (see s 82).