Architects Act 1963

(1) Before cancelling the registration of a registered architect under section 22(1), the Board must:

(a) give the registered architect written notice of the Board's intention to cancel the registration of the registered architect; and

(2) At the inquiry, a registered architect may be represented by a legal practitioner or an agent, who may examine witnesses and address the Board on behalf of the registered architect.

(3) In conducting the inquiry, the Board is not bound by rules of evidence or legal procedure, but may inform itself in such manner as it thinks fit.

(4) The Minister may appoint a legal practitioner to assist the Board in the conduct of the inquiry

(5) The Board may, by written notice given to the registered architect that is the subject of the inquiry, suspend the registration of the registered architect if the Board reasonably believes that:

(a) a ground exists under section 20, 20A or 20C to cancel the registration of the registered architect under section 22(1); and

(b) it is in the public interest to suspend the registration of the registered architect pending the determination of the inquiry.

(6) A suspension under subsection (5) remains in force until the earlier of the following:

(a) the period specified by the Board in the notice of suspension ends;