21Conditions of registration

21 Conditions of registration (1) A veterinary practitioner’s registration is subject to the following conditions: (a) the practitioner undertakes continuing professional development; (b) any other condition the board may impose at any time. Example—par (b) restriction on prescription of a therapeutic drug (2) The board may impose a condition under subsection (1) (b) only if satisfied that the condition is justified having regard to the following: (a) the provisions of any law of an Australian jurisdiction affecting veterinary practitioners or the practice of veterinary science;

(b) the safety or health of people; (c) the health or welfare of animals or a kind of animal; (d) damage to the reputation of Australia in relation to animal exports, animal welfare, animal produce or sporting events; (e) any condition imposed on the veterinary practitioner’s authority to practise veterinary science in a State or another jurisdiction prescribed by regulation; (f) any impairment suffered by the veterinary practitioner. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), a condition imposed on registration may require the registered veterinary practitioner to do either or both of the following within a stated time: (a) undertake and successfully complete an additional academic or practical training course; (b) demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board— (i) a knowledge of the law and ethics relating to the practice of veterinary science generally; and (ii) in particular, a knowledge of the law and ethics concerning the supply, dispensing, storage and use of poisons and therapeutic substances that are relevant to the practice of veterinary science.