Making of a Complaint

Any person who is aggrieved, may make a complaint about the professional conduct or fitness to practice of a podiatrist. In accordance with Section 43 of the Act, all complaints in relation to a podiatrist's professional conduct or fitness to practice must:

* be in writing;
* contain particulars of the matter complained of;
* identify the podiatrist who is the subject of the complaint or provide known information in relation to the identity of the podiatrist;
* identify the complainant; and
* be lodged with the Registrar.

Persons who require advice or assistance in regard to making a complaint may contact the Registrar. Full details about the Board's complaint processes are outlined in the Policy 2/2002 - Policy for Management of Complaints

Download a copy of the Policy for Management of Complaints


The Tasmanian Health Complaints Commissioner has an important role in dealing with complaints against health service providers and any consumer has the right to direct a compliant against a podiatrist to this office. Contact details are: