Definitions
496 Definitions
In this Part –
disciplinary action means – the making of an order by a court or tribunal for or following a finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct by an Australian legal practitioner under this Act or under a corresponding law; or the making of a determination by the Board under section 454 (Determination of Board) or section 456 (Procedure for less serious complaint) for or following a finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct by an Australian legal practitioner under this Act or under a corresponding law; or any of the following actions taken under this Act or under a corresponding law, following a finding by a court or tribunal of unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct by an Australian legal practitioner:the removal of the name of the practitioner from an Australian roll; the suspension or cancellation of the Australian practising certificate of the practitioner; the refusal to grant or renew an Australian practising certificate to the practitioner; the appointment of a receiver of all or any of the practitioner's property or the appointment of a manager of the practitioner's practice.
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