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PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICES ACT 1973 - SECT 26

26—Inquiries, disciplinary powers etc

        (1)         The Board may, upon the application of any person made in the prescribed manner, or of its own motion, inquire into the conduct of any registered psychologist.

        (2)         If after conducting an inquiry under subsection (1) of this section the Board is satisfied that proper cause exists for disciplinary action, the Board may do one or more of the following—

            (a)         reprimand the person in relation to whom the inquiry was held; and

            (b)         cancel the registration of that person or, for a period not exceeding twelve months, suspend his registration.

        (3)         There shall be proper cause for disciplinary action if a registered psychologist

            (a)         has improperly obtained registration; or

            (b)         has been guilty of gross professional negligence or malpractice or misconduct; or

            (c)         has been convicted of an indictable offence.



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