33AImmediate suspension of registration of electrical contractor

33A Immediate suspension of registration of electrical contractor

(1) Energy Safe Victoria may, by written notice given to an electrical contractor, immediately suspend the registration of the electrical contractor if Energy Safe Victoria considers that it is in the interests of the public to do so—

(a) if Energy Safe Victoria proposes to commence an inquiry into the conduct of the electrical contractor to determine whether there is proper cause for taking disciplinary action against the electrical contractor under section 34; or

(b) during an inquiry described in paragraph (a).

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), matters that Energy Safe Victoria may have regard to in deciding whether it is in the interests of the public to suspend the registration under that subsection include—

(a) whether the electrical contractor is performing, has performed or has allowed a person under the electrical contractor's control to perform electrical work that poses—

(i) a risk to the health and safety of any person; or

(ii) a serious risk of significant damage to property; and

(b) whether the electrical contractor has been the subject of multiple adverse disciplinary actions by Energy Safe Victoria; and

(c) whether the electrical contractor has failed to comply with a condition of the electrical contractor's registration.

(3) Energy Safe Victoria may suspend a registration under subsection (1) either wholly or partially in relation to a specified matter.

(4) A notice under subsection (1) must state—

(a) the decision of Energy Safe Victoria to immediately suspend the registration of the electrical contractor; and

(b) that the suspension comes into effect on the giving of the notice; and

(c) the period of the suspension; and

(d) the reasons for the decision; and

(e) that the electrical contractor may apply to the Tribunal under Part 6 for review of the decision.

(5) Energy Safe Victoria must provide detailed reasons for the suspension to the electrical contractor in writing within 5 business days after giving the notice to the electrical contractor.

(6) A suspension under subsection (1) remains in effect for the period specified in the notice unless—

(a) the suspension is revoked by Energy Safe Victoria; or

(b) the suspension is set aside by the Tribunal on an application for review under Part 6.

S. 33B inserted by No. 13/2025 s. 46.