Veterinary Surgeons Investigating Committee -v- Lloyd (Disciplinary Order: Inquiries 1 ('Chisel'), 2 ('Gypsy') and 3 ('Remus')) [2004] NSWADT 208

Veterinary Surgeons Investigating Committee -v- Lloyd (Disciplinary Order: Inquiries 1 ('Chisel'), 2 ('Gypsy') and 3 ('Remus')) [2004] NSWADT 208

In light of Dr Lloyd’s professional misconduct found in three separate inquiries, combined with his disciplinary history, the Tribunal considered a significant period of suspension and closely supervised re-entry to practice necessary for public protection, but determined that deregistration was not justified in the...

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Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 September 2004
Procedural Posture
Disciplinary Order / Decision
Outcome
orders made: suspension, conditions, reprimand, costs
Legal Topics
['veterinary Discipline' 'professional Misconduct' 'unacceptable Professional Conduct' 'costs']
['professional Regulation'] ['veterinary Discipline' 'professional Misconduct' 'unacceptable Professional Conduct' 'costs']

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Procedural Posture

Disciplinary Order / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sanction for findings of professional misconduct and unacceptable professional conduct by Dr Lloyd?' 'What conditions, if any, should be imposed on Dr Lloyd’s return to practice?' 'Should costs be ordered against Dr Lloyd?']

Ratio Decidendi

In light of Dr Lloyd’s professional misconduct found in three separate inquiries, combined with his disciplinary history, the Tribunal considered a significant period of suspension and closely supervised re-entry to practice necessary for public protection, but determined that deregistration was not justified in the circumstances.

Court Disposition

orders made: suspension, conditions, reprimand, costs

Orders

  • ['Dr Ronald George Lloyd be suspended from practice for 9 months commencing on a date specified by the Veterinary Surgeons Board, being a date not later than 1 January 2005.' "Conditions imposed on Dr Lloyd's registration: (i) may only practise as an employee in a practice with at least two other full-time...