Interim power to suspend or impose conditions
10 Interim power to suspend or impose conditions
The
Tribunal may, in connection with proceedings before the Tribunal under this Act, if of the opinion that it is desirable to do so in the public interest, and in accordance with any process or procedure determined by the Tribunal—
suspend the registration of the person the subject of the proceedings; or
impose conditions on the person's registration restricting the person's right to provide health services, pending hearing and determination of the proceedings.
A suspension or condition imposed under subsection (1)—
will have effect for a period, not exceeding 30 days, determined by the Tribunal; and
may be extended from time to time for a further period or periods, not exceeding 30 days, determined by the Tribunal.
In addition, if a National Board, or a panel of a National Board, has exercised its power to suspend the registration of the person the subject of the proceedings or imposed conditions on the person's registration, the Tribunal may revoke or vary the suspension or conditions so imposed.
Without limiting any other provision or any other law, the person the subject of the proceedings and the relevant National Board are entitled to appear and make submissions at any proceedings under subsection (1) or (2)(b).
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