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#### 37 Authority’s other powers
37 Authority’s other powers
> > (1) In carrying out an assessment of suitability, the Authority may, by written notice given to the individual, require the individual to do 1 or more of the following within a reasonable time stated in the notice—
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> > > (a) give the Authority further information or a document the Authority reasonably requires to assess the individual’s suitability to teach,
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> > > (b) if the Authority is unable to obtain the criminal or disciplinary history of the person from another jurisdiction, including outside Australia—make a statutory declaration setting out the individual’s criminal or disciplinary history in the jurisdiction,
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> > > (c) undergo a health assessment at a reasonable place.
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> > (2) If the individual has applied for accreditation under this Part, the Authority may reject the application if the individual does not comply with the notice.
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> > (3) Information obtained under this section must not be used as evidence in civil or criminal proceedings against the person.
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> **ss 36–38:** Rep 2014 No 68, Sch 1 \[42\]. Ins 2021 No 41, Sch 1\[27\].