The Podiatrists Registration Act 1995

View the Podiatrists Registration Act 1995 here.
An Act for the registration of podiatrists was first enacted in 1974. There was a major review during 1994 and during 2001 there were a number of amendments and updates to the Act.

The Act sets out in detail information about the Board and registration of podiatrists. Its content is expressed clearly and it is recommended that Board members read in detail. The Act is divided into seven parts.

Part 1 Preliminary

Includes the date of commencement of the Act and the interpretive definitions used in the Act.

Part 2 Podiatrists Registration Board

Sets out details of the membership of the Board, its powers and functions, committees of the Board, employees, protection from liability and financial matters.

Part 3 Registration

Includes the requirements for registration, determining entitlement for registration, granting of registration, maintaining a register including requirements for maintaining annual registration.

Part 4 Discipline

Details of who may make complaints against a registered podiatrist, investigation of complaints, action that may be taken by the Board including suspension of registration.

Part 5 Appeals

The right of appeal and hearing of appeals.

Part 6 Offences

Offences by unregistered persons, general offences by podiatrists including unauthorised use of scheduled substances, dishonesty, obstruction etc.

Part 7 Miscellaneous

Includes obligations on individuals to provide information and administrative and legal provision.

Schedules 1-5

Provisions relating to membership of the Board, conduct of Board meetings and conduct of committees of inquiry and disciplinary committees.