181Relationship of div 2.7.6 with ch 4

181 Relationship of div 2.7.6 with ch 4 This division does not prevent a complaint from being made under chapter 4 (Complaints and discipline) about a matter to which this division relates.

Division 2.7.7 Special powers in relation to local registration of foreign lawyer—show- Division 2.7.7 Special powers in relation to local registration of foreign lawyer—show- 182 Applicant for local registration as foreign lawyer—show- cause event (a) a person is applying for registration as a foreign lawyer under this Act; and (b) a show-cause event in relation to the person happened after the person first became an overseas-registered foreign lawyer. (2) As part of the application, the person must give the relevant council a written statement, in accordance with the regulations— (a) about the show-cause event; and (b) explaining why, despite the show-cause event, the applicant considers themself to be a fit and proper person to be a locally- registered foreign lawyer. (3) However, the person need not give the relevant council a statement under subsection (2) if the person has previously given to the relevant council a statement under this section, or a notice and statement under section 183, explaining why, despite the show-cause event, the person considers themself to be a fit and proper person to be a locally- registered foreign lawyer. (4) This section applies to a show-cause event whether the event happened before or happens after the commencement of this section.

Special powers in relation to local registration of foreign lawyer—show- Division 2.7.7