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HEALTH PRACTITIONERS (PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS) ACT 1999 - SECT 40

40 Appointment of individuals to panels of assessors

(1) The Governor in Council may, by gazette notice, appoint individuals as members of--

(a) the public panel of assessors; and
(b) each of the professional panels of assessors.

(2) Each panel of assessors must consist of the number of members decided by the Minister for the panel having regard to--

(a) the likely demand for members to assist the tribunal and be members of professional conduct review panels; and
(b) for a professional panel of assessors--the diversity of the profession.

(3) An individual is qualified to be recommended by the Minister for appointment as a member of the public panel of assessors only if the Minister is satisfied the person has sufficient experience, knowledge, skills and standing in the community having regard to the functions of assessors and members of professional conduct review panels.

(4) An individual is qualified to be recommended by the Minister for appointment as a member of a professional panel of assessors only if--

(a) the individual is--
(i) registered with the board for the profession for which the panel is established; or
(ii) registered, licensed or otherwise authorised to practise the profession in another State; and
(b) the Minister is satisfied the individual has sufficient experience, knowledge, skills and standing in the profession having regard to the functions of assessors and members of professional conduct review panels.


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