South Australian Numbered Acts

INDUSTRIAL LAW REFORM (FAIR WORK) ACT 2005 (NO 3 OF 2005) - SECT 61

61—Insertion of section 152A

After section 152 insert:

152A—Inquiries into conduct of registered agents or other representative

        (1)         The Registrar may inquire into the conduct of a registered agent or other representative in order to determine whether proper grounds for disciplinary action exist.

        (2)         Proper grounds for disciplinary action exist if—

            (a)         in the case of a registered agent—

                  (i)         the agent commits a breach of the code of conduct; or

                  (ii)         the agent is not a fit and proper person to remain registered as an agent; or

            (b)         in the case of another representative—the representative's conduct falls short of the standards that should reasonably be expected of a person undertaking the representation of another in proceedings before the Court or the Commission.

        (3)         If, on inquiry, the Registrar finds that proper grounds for disciplinary action exist, the Registrar may—

            (a)         issue a letter of admonition; or

            (b)         if the representative is a legal practitioner—refer the matter to the Legal Practitioners Conduct Board for investigation; or

            (c)         if the representative is a registered agent—

                  (i)         suspend the agent's registration for a period of up to 6 months; or

                  (ii)         cancel the agent's registration.

        (4)         An appeal lies to the Court against a decision of the Registrar under subsection (3)(c).

        (5)         An appeal must be instituted in accordance with the rules of the Court.