Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT 2004 (NO. 38 OF 2004) - SECT 61

    (1)     The health professions tribunal may make any order mentioned in section 64 (other than section 64 (1) (a)) in a proceeding as an interim order—

        (a)     before adjourning the proceeding; or

        (b)     if the proceeding is an application for an interim or emergency order.

    (2)     However, the health professions tribunal may only make an interim or emergency order under subsection (1) (b) if satisfied that it is necessary to make an interim order to protect the public or the wellbeing of the health professional.

    (3)     An interim order under subsection (1) (a) has effect until an order made at the end of a proceeding comes into force unless the health professions tribunal otherwise orders.

    (4)     An interim or emergency order under subsection (1) (b) has effect for the period stated in the order.

    (5)     An order mentioned in subsection (4) may be in force for not longer than 3 months, but may be renewed once.