The s 32 early consideration of suitability procedure under the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld) is not the appropriate mechanism for a person struck off as a legal practitioner to deal with the effect of the misconduct that resulted in the striking off. Such persons should apply for re-admission under s 35. It would be an exceptional case for misconduct resulting in a striking off not to remain relevant on an application for re-admission, even where the applicant can demonstrate rehabilitation. A refusal of a s 32 declaration does not pre-judge a subsequent re-admission application.
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