37Authority’s other powers

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—

(a) give the Authority further information or a document the Authority reasonably requires to assess the individual’s suitability to teach,

(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,

(c) undergo a health assessment at a reasonable place.

(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.

(3) Information obtained under this section must not be used as evidence in civil or criminal proceedings against the person.

ss 36–38: Rep 2014 No 68, Sch 1 [42]. Ins 2021 No 41, Sch 1[27].