Occupational Licensing Act 2005

If the Administrator believes, on reasonable grounds, that there may be cause for disciplinary action against a licence holder under this Part, the Administrator is to give the licence holder a notice of intent to take disciplinary action.

A notice of intent under subsection (1) is to – be in writing; and specify – that the Administrator believes there is cause for disciplinary action; and the reasons the Administrator has for believing that there is cause for disciplinary action against the licence holder; and that the Administrator intends to refer the matter to the disciplinary panel under section 92; and that the licence holder, within 28 days after receiving the notice of intent, may make a written response to the Administrator as to why the disciplinary action should not be taken; and the procedure to be followed by the licence holder in making such a written response.

A licence holder who has been given a notice of intent may apply, in writing, to the Administrator for an extension of the period specified in subsection (2)(b)(iv) in respect of that notice of intent.

After receiving a written application under subsection (3), the Administrator may, in respect of a notice of intent – grant a single extension of the period specified in subsection (2)(b)(iv) by such further period, not exceeding 14 days, as the Administrator considers appropriate in the circumstances; or refuse to grant an extension of the period specified in subsection (2)(b)(iv).

After taking into account any written response made by a licence holder in accordance with subsection (2)(b), the Administrator may refer the matter specified in the notice of intent to the disciplinary panel under section 92.