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PSYCHOLOGISTS ACT 2005 (NO. 28 OF 2005) - SECT 79

79 .         Powers of the State Administrative Tribunal on dealing with an impairment matter

        (1)         If, in a proceeding commenced by an allegation under section 68(1)(c), the State Administrative Tribunal is of the opinion that an impairment matter exists in relation to a person, the Tribunal may do one or more of the following —

            (a)         decline to make an order or a requirement under this subsection;

            (b)         order that the person comply with such conditions as the Tribunal may impose on the registration of that person;

            (c)         require the person to seek and undergo medical treatment or counselling specified by the Tribunal;

            (d)         order that the person be suspended from the practice of psychology, either generally or in relation to any specified circumstances or service, for the period of time, not exceeding 2 years, specified by the State Administrative Tribunal in the order.

        (2)         If, during the course of hearing an allegation in respect of an impairment matter, the State Administrative Tribunal determines that the allegation involves a disciplinary matter, the Tribunal may deal with it under section 78(1) or (2) instead of under this section.



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