Text alternative: process of decision making for considering an interim order
1. Decide if the test for imposing an interim order is met
- Remind the tribunal it is not making a decision on the facts
- Consider submissions from the parties
- Follow steps 1a to 1b
- Give reasons
1a. Assess the risk arising from the information referred
- Consider the seriousness-of the concern or allegation
- Consider the likelihood of repetition
- What is the weight of the information available at this time?
1b. Consider if it is necessary to restrict the doctor’s registration
- Does the doctor pose a real and immediate risk to protection of the public?
- Is it in the interests of the public to restrict the doctor’s registration?
- Is it in the interests of the doctor to restrict their registration?
2. Where an interim order is needed, decide what is a proportionate order to make
- Review reasons for deciding the test for imposing an interim order is met
- Follow steps 2a to 2b
- Consider submissions from the parties
- Give reasons
2a. Decide what type of interim order is needed
- Decide if conditions or suspension are needed to address the risk(s) identified
2b. Decide how long the interim order should be imposed for
- Consider, in light of the type of order needed, what is a proportionate period for it to be imposed for