Disciplinary Process
Show Cause Notices and Notices of Decision
When FPA Australia identifies a breach of the Code of
Professional Conduct an individual is issued a Show
Cause Notice informing them of the details of the
breach. They are then given an opportunity to respond before the
matter is presented to FPA Australia's Case Management
Committee.
The Case Management Committee considers the points raised in the
Show Cause Notice and the individuals response, then decides on an
outcome based on the
FPA Australia Disciplinary Framework.
As part of this assessment, the Case Management Committee
considers the risk posed by the breach, matters previously assessed
and the fairness of the potential outcome.
Following this a Notice of
Decision is issued to the subject outlining FPA
Australia's decision and the reason behind it.
Appealing FPA Australia's Decision
An individual who receives a Notice of Decision may appeal the
matter, though this must be done within fourteen (14) days
after being provided a Notice of Decision.
Upon receipt of a completed appeal application with payment for
appeal, FPA Australia will suspend their decision until such time
that the Accreditation Appeals Panel oversees the matter.
The appeal will be overseen by the Accreditation Appeals Panel
(AAP), an independent group of industry specialists.
The AAP will make a final decision to
either affirm (uphold)
or quash (dismiss) the original
decision. If the panel sees fit they may provide a substitute
decision which may lead to more or less severe penalties for the
appellant.
In order to appeal a Notice of Decision, you must complete
the Appeal
Application and Appeal
Application Cost forms and return to compliance@fpaa.com.au within
14 days of the original decision date
Register of Notices of Decision
All decisions made by FPA Australia in relation to the Fire
Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) resulting in disciplinary
action are recorded publicly on the Register of
Notices of Decision. Questions regarding the register should be
forwarded to compliance@fpaa.com.au