Western Australia
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
Psychologists Board Rules 1978
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Psychologists Board Rules 1978
CONTENTS
1.Citation1
2.Interpretation1
Meetings of the Board1
3.When meetings are held1
4.Notice of special meetings2
5.Voting2
6.Alteration of resolutions2
7.Minutes to be kept2
The Registrar2
8.Registrar, term of office2
9.Registrar, duties3
10.Registrar, attendance3
11.Consultation between Registrar and Chairman3
12.Registrar to receive all moneys3
13.Registrar to bank moneys3
The Register4
14.Form of Register4
15.Register to be in 2 parts4
16.Serial number for each registered person4
16A. Specialist title may be entered4
16B.Professional memberships may be entered4
Registration5
17.Application for registration5
18.Certificate of registration (section 27)6
19.Change of address6
20.Change of name6
21.Authorised firm name6
22.Additional qualifications7
23.Deprivation of a qualification7
24.Cancellation or suspension of registration7
25.Restoration of registration7
26.Reapplication for registration (section 33)7
Provisional registration8
27.Application for provisional registration8
28.Certificate of provisional registration8
Temporary registration8
29.Application for temporary registration8
Renewal of registration9
30.Renewal of registration9
Registration fees9
31.Fees9
Employment of persons not registered under the Act9
32.Board may permit employment of unregistered person9
33.Permit to specify extent of employment10
34.Registered psychologist to supervise unregistered person10
35.Unauthorised employment of unregistered person10
36.Contravention of notice deemed improper conduct11
Common Seal11
37.Common Seal11
38.Custody of Common Seal12
39.When Common Seal may be affixed12
Finance12
40.Investment of surplus funds12
41.Registrar to submit accounts12
42.Resolutions to authorise specific sums12
43.Cheques13
Prescribed educational establishments, examinations etc.13
44.Prescribed educational institutions (section 4(3))13
45.Board may appoint examiners (section 24(2)(c))13
46.Registration of person with equivalent training13
47.Examinations (section 24(2)(c))14
48.Comments to Board following examinations14
49.Certificate of registration following examination14
50.Examination fees14
51.No examination before payment of fee15
Licences to practise hypnosis15
52.Application for licence to practise hypnosis (section 52)15
53.Board may require sworn evidence for application16
54.Form of licence to practise hypnosis16
55.Board may cancel licence or amend conditions16
56.Licence only for one year16
57.Renewal of licence16
58.Committee may assess applicants for licence17
59.Examination fees for a licence to practise hypnosis17
60.Fee payable to examiners18
61.Separate register to be maintained for licensed persons18
62.Register to be available to public18
Allegations and inquiries18
63.Allegations against registered psychologists18
64.Board may conduct and determine inquiry18
65.Board may require attendance at a hearing19
66.Fees and allowances for attendance (section 42(9))19
67.Same provisions to apply in relation to licensed persons19
68.Form of application for inquiry by Board19
69.Advertising19
70.Information in sign or advertising20
71.Prohibition of certain advertising or signs20
72.Business cards20
73.Copy of advertisement to be retained21
74.Notice if advertising does not comply with rules21
75.Public comment21
Permits to use firm names22
81.Use of firm name22
82.Application to use firm name22
83.Permit to use firm name22
84.Permit for one year23
85.Renewal of permit23
Penalties23
86.Offences23
Miscellaneous23
87.Form of Board’s certificate setting out person’s status (section 55(6))23
Schedule24
Notes
Compilation table43
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Psychologists Registration Act 1976
Psychologists Board Rules 1978
These rules may be cited as the Psychologists Board Rules 1978 1.
In these rules, unless the contrary intention appears —
“public comment” includes a lecture, talk, discussion, statement or other comment given or made to, or in the presence of, the public or a section of the public.
[Rule 2 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1885.]
Ordinary meetings of the Board shall be held at such time and place as the Board may from time to time appoint and special meetings shall be held at such times as the Chairman or any 2 members of the Board may require.
(1)Special meetings shall be convened by the Registrar, at the request of the Chairman or any 2 members of the Board and notice shall be served on the members personally or by registered post and the notice shall indicate the time and place of the meeting.
(2)Proceedings at any meeting of the Board are not invalidated by reason only of the non‑receipt of a notice by a member.
At all meetings voting shall be by a show of hands, unless a ballot is called for by any member present.
A resolution passed, or any act, matter or thing done or authorised by or at any meeting shall not be rescinded, amended, cancelled or revoked at any subsequent meeting, unless prior notice of the intended rescission, amendment, cancellation or revocation has been given in the notice convening the meeting.
Minutes of every meeting shall be kept by the Registrar, and shall be confirmed at subsequent meetings of the Board.
The Registrar appointed by the Board shall be paid a salary determined by the Board, subject to the approval of the Minister and the Registrar shall hold office subject to one month’s notice of termination of engagement by either side.
The Registrar shall discharge such duties of office as he may be required to discharge by the Act and these regulations and such further duties as the Board may from time to time determine, and he shall be subject at all times to the direction of the Board.
The Registrar shall be in attendance at his office at such hours as may from time to time be appointed by the Board and be present at all meetings of the Board and committees, and make a report of all matters that come under his cognisance for the information of the Board and committees.
11.Consultation between Registrar and Chairman
The Registrar shall consult the Chairman, or in his absence, the acting Chairman on any business requiring attention between the various meetings and obey the order and direction of the Chairman or acting Chairman as the case may be during such time, and he shall be responsible for the safe custody of all documents and property belonging to the Board which shall be under his control.
12.Registrar to receive all moneys
The Registrar shall receive all fees, fines, subscriptions, donations and other moneys that are due or payable to the Board, and shall give a printed receipt and no other, for the same, in the form approved by the Board, retaining a duplicate of such receipt.
At least once in each month and more often if required by the Board, the Registrar shall pay into some bank appointed by the Board to the credit of an account called “The Psychologists Board of Western Australia”, the amount of money so received by him.
The Register shall be kept by the Registrar and each page shall be in the form of Form 1 in the Schedule.
The Register shall be kept —
(a)in alphabetical order of the names of the persons registered;
(b)in 2 parts, Part I being current registrations and Part II being registrations which are no longer current.
16.Serial number for each registered person
Every page of the register shall have recorded on it a serial number in the order in which the page was entered into the register and the Registrar shall keep a separate record of the serial number of each person registered.
16A. Specialist title may be entered
Where the Board is of the opinion that a person to whom the Board has authorised the grant of a certificate of registration has qualifications which entitle that person to use a specialist title, then the appropriate specialist title shall be entered in the Register.
[Rule 16A inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
16B.Professional memberships may be entered
Where the Board is satisfied that a person to whom the Board has authorised the grant of a certificate of registration is a member of a relevant professional association, then such membership shall be entered in the Register.
[Rule 16B inserted in Gazette 7 Nov 2000 p. 6145.]
17.Application for registration
(1)A person desiring to be registered as a psychologist shall make application to the Registrar in the form of Form 2 in the Schedule.
(2)Every application for registration shall be accompanied by —
(a)a passport type photograph of the applicant;
(b)except as hereinafter provided, all degrees, primary qualifications, licences or diplomas by virtue of which he claims to be registered;
(c)2 certificates in the form of Form 10 of the Schedule, deposing to the applicant’s good character and reputation, the certificates being from 2 persons of good standing and repute;
(d)a summary of the applicant’s experience in psychology, which will include dates and places, both within and outside the State, where the applicant has practised psychology and the nature of such practice;
(e)a statement that the applicant is a resident in the State of
(f)in the case of —
(i)full registration under section 24 of the Act — a fee of $175; or
(ii)provisional registration under section 36 of the Act — a fee (calculated pro rata from a full fee of $175) to cover the period commencing from the application through to 30 June of that financial year,
which shall be refunded to the applicant if the registration sought is not obtained.
(3)Where for any reason beyond his control an applicant is unable to produce any degree, primary qualification, licence or diploma required under subrule (2)(b) but presents to the Registrar a statutory declaration that he is the grantee of such qualification and also presents particulars concerning the name of the authority that has granted or issued it and the date upon which it was granted or issued, the Board may dispense with the production of that degree, primary qualification, licence or diploma and grant registration subject to the applicant producing it to the Registrar if and when required by the Board so to do, and subject to registration being cancelled, if the applicant fails to comply with any such requisition by the Board as aforesaid.
[Rule 17 amended in Gazette 26 Jun 1987 p. 2492; 30 Jun 1989 p. 1904; 7 Jun 1991 p. 2811; 9 Jul 1993 p. 3330; 31 Dec 1997 p. 7599; 7 Jan 2000 p. 28.]
18.Certificate of registration (section 27)
The certificate of registration pursuant to section 27 of the Act shall be in the form of Form 5 in the Schedule and shall be endorsed with any conditions, limitations, restrictions or other special requirements which the Board may impose.
A registered psychologist who changes his professional or home address shall forthwith notify the Registrar of that change.
A registered psychologist shall not change his or her name for professional purposes without prior notification to the Board.
A psychologist shall not practise under a firm name unless he has received authorisation of the Board to do so, and if so authorised by the Board, his certificate of registration shall be so endorsed.
Any registered psychologist who requires an additional qualification to be inserted in the Register shall submit to the Registrar documentary evidence that he has acquired that qualification.
23.Deprivation of a qualification
Any registered psychologist who is deprived of a qualification by virtue of which he was granted registration or of any other qualification which appears in the register, shall forthwith notify the Registrar that he has ceased to possess such a qualification.
24.Cancellation or suspension of registration
(1)The Registrar shall enter a note of any cancellation or suspension of the registration of any person in the Register on the day of the order of the Board for cancellation or suspension.
(2)Notice of cancellation or suspension of registration shall be given by post to the person the subject of the order at the professional address of that person appearing in the Register unless the person affected by the order of the Board was present personally or represented by a legal practitioner at the time any such order was made.
25.Restoration of registration
On the application of a person who, subsequent to the expiry of his registration by effluxion of time, seeks to have his registration restored, the Board on being satisfied that the person is not otherwise ineligible to register shall restore the registration on the payment of the annual fee.
26.Reapplication for registration (section 33)
Any person whose name has been struck off the Register and who applies to have his name restored thereto pursuant to section 33 of the Act shall be deemed to be applying for registration and shall complete all requirements of these rules with respect to applications for registration.
27.Application for provisional registration
(1)An applicant for provisional registration shall comply with the requirements of rule 17 and in addition shall furnish Forms 3 and 4 in the Schedule to the Registrar.
(2)Form 4 in the Schedule shall be completed by the prospective employer of the applicant attesting that the applicant will be engaged in psychological duties under the direction of a psychologist registered under the Act or in some other manner satisfactory to the Board if provisional registration is granted.
28.Certificate of provisional registration
Applicants who are granted provisional registration under the Act shall be entitled to a certificate of registration in the form of Form 5 in the Schedule and the Board shall endorse the certificate to the effect that the person has been granted provisional registration only, and shall specify all conditions, restrictions or requirements that may be imposed.
29.Application for temporary registration
(1)A person applying to a member for temporary registration in accordance with section 37(1) shall make that application in writing and where a member grants that temporary registration he shall furnish the applicant with a temporary certificate of registration in the form of Form 6 in the Schedule and may waive any registration fee.
(2)Where a temporary registration is effected by the Board, application shall be made in the form of Form 2 in the Schedule and the certificate of temporary registration shall be in the form of Form 5 in the Schedule with a suitable endorsement thereon.
A registered psychologist who desires to renew his registration shall forward to the Registrar an application in the form of Form 7 in the Schedule, together with the fee prescribed in rule 31.
The prescribed fee —
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[Rule 31 inserted in Gazette 7 Jan 2000 p. 29.]
Employment of persons not registered under the Act
32.Board may permit employment of unregistered person
A registered psychologist shall not employ any person who is not registered as a psychologist under the Act, to assist him in the practice of psychology unless he has been permitted to do so by the Board.
33.Permit to specify extent of employment
The Board shall when permitting in writing an unregistered person to be employed, specify the nature and extent of the duties which may be undertaken or performed by such a person, and may impose such other conditions as it considers necessary in any particular case.
34.Registered psychologist to supervise unregistered person
Notwithstanding anything in rule 33, a registered psychologist who has been permitted to employ a person not registered as a psychologist under the Act shall —
(a)ensure that the person employed is at all times while performing any duties, adequately instructed and supervised;
(b)not require the person employed to undertake or perform any duties or practices which should, in accordance with the standards of professional conduct of the Australian Psychological Society, be performed only by a qualified psychologist; and
(c)where the Board has specified the duties which may be undertaken or imposed conditions, pursuant to rule 33, ensure that the person employed observes the requirements so imposed.
35.Unauthorised employment of unregistered person
(1)Where the Board is of the opinion that a registered psychologist is employing a person who is not registered as a psychologist under the Act in contravention of these rules, it shall serve a notice on the registered psychologist, stating the grounds of the complaint and directing that the registered psychologist comply with any requirements stated in the notice on and from a specified date.
(2)A registered psychologist on whom a notice pursuant to subrule (1) has been served, may within 14 days of the receipt of the notice, submit a reply in writing addressed to the Board, disputing any of the grounds alleged or objecting to any of the requirements set out in the notice.
(3)The Board shall consider the matters set out in the reply and may direct
(a)that the registered psychologist complies with the requirements of the notice originally served on him, as from a specified date;
(b)that any of the grounds or requirements set out in the notice be varied; or
(c)that the notice be withdrawn.
36.Contravention of notice deemed improper conduct
A registered psychologist who contravenes or fails to comply with a notice served upon him pursuant to rule 35(1), or a direction of the Board, pursuant to rule 35(3), commits an offence against section 21(3) of the Act, and shall be deemed for the purposes of the Act to be guilty of improper conduct in a professional respect.
[Rule 36 amended in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
The form of the Common Seal of the Board is:
The Common Seal shall be kept in safe custody by the Registrar or in his absence by an officer appointed by the Board.
39.When Common Seal may be affixed
The Common Seal shall not be affixed to any document unless —
(a)the Board has directed by a resolution at a regular meeting of the Board that the Common Seal be affixed to the document;
(b)the Common Seal is affixed to the document by the Registrar, or in his absence by the officer appointed by the Board, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board or in his absence one of the members of the Board.
40.Investment of surplus funds
All surplus funds to the credit of the bank account of “The Psychologists Board of Western Australia”, or such parts thereof as may be deemed advisable, shall be invested in such manner and upon such security as shall be authorised by a resolution of the Board.
41.Registrar to submit accounts
The Registrar shall submit all accounts to the Board at its next monthly meeting, to be passed for payment by resolution of the Board.
42.Resolutions to authorise specific sums
Every resolution shall specify the sum or sums of money to be paid and to whom such sum or sums is or are payable.
Every account shall be paid by crossed cheque marked “Not negotiable”, made payable to the person specified in the resolution passing the account for payment, and be signed by the persons authorised in that behalf from time to time by the Board.
Prescribed educational establishments, examinations etc.
44.Prescribed educational institutions (section 4(3))
The following are prescribed educational institutions for the purpose of section 4(3) of the Act —
Western Australian Teacher Education Authority;
Education Department of
Educational establishments under the Public Service of Western Australia.
45.Board may appoint examiners (section 24(2)(c))
The Board may from time to time appoint a Chief Examiner and such other examiners as may be necessary to conduct examinations of the Board pursuant to section 24(2)(c) of the Act.
46.Registration of person with equivalent training
The Board may admit to examination an applicant for registration who holds a degree, diploma, certificate or qualification in the course of attaining which or after attaining which he has at an institution offering tertiary level courses studied such subjects and passed such examinations as in the opinion of the Board indicate that he has undergone training substantially equivalent to a 4 years’ course in psychology at a university in Western Australia.
47.Examinations (section 24(2)(c))
(1)Examinations held pursuant to section 24(2)(c) of the Act shall consist of —
(a)3 written papers each of not less than 3 hours’ duration and of a standard equivalent to that of a fourth year examination in psychology at a University in Western Australia;
(b)an oral examination directed towards satisfying the examiners that the candidate has had the equivalent of not less than 2 years’ experience in the practice of psychology.
(2)The oral examination shall be held at such interval after the written examination as the Board thinks is desirable in any case.
48.Comments to Board following examinations
The Chief Examiner shall at the conclusion of an examination and after consultation with the examiners who took part in the examination prepare and submit to the Board a report containing the names of the candidates who passed and any other comments or recommendations desired by the Board.
49.Certificate of registration following examination
A candidate who has passed the examination and has been registered shall be granted a certificate in the form of Form 8 in the Schedule.
The following fees shall be paid by candidates for examination pursuant to rule 42 —
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[Rule 50 amended in Gazette 26 Jun 1987 p. 2493; 7 Jan 2000 p. 29; 18 Aug 2000 p. 4768.]
51.No examination before payment of fee
Fees shall be paid to the Board before a candidate is admitted to the part of the examination for which the fee is payable.
52.Application for licence to practise hypnosis (section 52)
Every application for a licence to practise hypnosis as a prescribed person under section 52 of the Act shall be in the form of Form 9 of the Schedule and shall be accompanied by —
(a)a passport type photograph of the applicant;
(b)2 certificates in the form of Form 10 of the Schedule hereto, deposing to the applicant’s good character and reputation, the certificate being from persons of good standing and repute;
(c)a summary of the applicant’s qualifications, training and experience in the practice of hypnosis;
(d)whatever documents, certificates or other information the applicant may deem to furnish to support his application;
(e)a statement of the nationality of the applicant, and details of where he has resided and for how long from the time that he claims proficiency in the practice of hypnosis;
(f)any other information that the Board may require;
(g)a fee (calculated pro rata from a full fee of $175) to cover the period commencing from the application through to 30 June of that financial year, which shall be refunded to the applicant if the licence is refused by the Board.
[Rule 52 amended in Gazette 26 Jun 1987 p. 2493; 30 Jun 1989 p. 1904; 7 Jun 1991 p. 2811; 9 Jul 1993 p. 3330; 7 Jan 2000 p. 29.]
53.Board may require sworn evidence for application
The Board may require that evidence submitted in support of a licence to practise hypnosis shall be put in writing by the applicant and attested by statutory declaration, or on sworn testimony if presented to the Board by the applicant in person.
54.Form of licence to practise hypnosis
A licence to practise hypnosis shall be in the form of Form 11 of the Schedule hereto and shall be endorsed with any conditions that the Board may determine with respect to the practice of hypnosis by the person so licensed.
55.Board may cancel licence or amend conditions
The Board may cancel a licence to practise hypnosis, or amend the conditions under which the holder may practise hypnosis and on receiving notification to this effect the holder shall surrender his certificate to the Board, or submit it for amendment as the case may be.
A licence to practise hypnosis shall be for a period of one year or less as is set down in the licence.
(1)An application for renewal of a licence to practise hypnosis shall be in the form of Form 12 and the applicant shall furnish any additional information or shall attend in person, if so required by the Board.
(2)A person licensed to practise hypnosis, who wishes to have his name removed from the Register kept pursuant to rule 61, shall give notice in writing to the Registrar, specifying the date from which he intends the resignation to take effect.
58.Committee may assess applicants for licence
(1)The Board may appoint a committee of 3 persons, each of whom is recognized by the Board as having expertise in the knowledge and practise of hypnosis and the committee may examine applicants seeking to gain a licence to practise hypnosis as a prescribed person as described in section 52(2)(b) of the Act.
(2)The examination of applicants in accordance with subrule (1) may be by written papers, practical demonstration, oral examination or all 3 methods and the committee shall report to the Board whether, in their opinion, the applicant demonstrates sufficient knowledge and skill to be licensed to practise as a prescribed person, and if so, under what conditions, restrictions or other requirements.
(3)The findings of any committee appointed by the Board to assess applicants seeking a licence to practise hypnosis as a prescribed person shall not necessarily bind the Board to any decision or course of action.
59.Examination fees for a licence to practise hypnosis
(1)The fees for examination of an applicant for a licence to practise hypnosis shall be determined by the Board but shall not exceed —
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(2)The fees referred to in subrule (1) must be paid by the candidate prior to each written, oral or practical examination.
[Rule 59 inserted in Gazette 9 Jul 1993 p. 3330; amended in Gazette 7 Jan 2000 p. 29; 18 Aug 2000 p. 4769.]
Examiners appointed under rule 54 shall be entitled to a fee of $16.50 for each examination that they attend or written paper that is marked.
[Rule 60 amended in Gazette 18 Aug 2000 p. 4769.]
61.Separate register to be maintained for licensed persons
The Registrar of the Board shall maintain a separate Register of persons licensed to practise hypnosis as prescribed persons which shall be in the same form and manner as the Register for psychologists set out in these rules.
62.Register to be available to public
The Register of prescribed persons licensed to practise hypnosis shall be available to members of the public under the same conditions as the Register of Psychologists pursuant to section 26 of the Act.
63.Allegations against registered psychologists
(1)When an allegation against a registered psychologist is made to the Board, and the Board considers the allegation shows justification for inquiry, then the Board shall serve upon that psychologist notice of the nature of the allegation and of a date (not being less than 14 days from the date of such service) when such allegation will be heard by the Board and considered.
(2)The Chairman may, upon the application of any registered psychologist against whom such an allegation has been made, extend the time for hearing such allegation.
64.Board may conduct and determine inquiry
At the meeting of the Board at which the allegation referred to in rule 58 is heard, the Board may hear and determine the inquiry forthwith, or may adjourn the inquiry as it thinks fit.
65.Board may require attendance at a hearing
Where the Board requires the attendance of any person who, in the opinion of the Board can give evidence or produce documents to a hearing in accordance with section 42(3) the Board shall serve a notice in the form of Form 13 or Form 14 in the Schedule (whichever is appropriate in the circumstances) on that person at least 14 days prior to the hearing.
66.Fees and allowances for attendance (section 42(9))
The prescribed scale of fees and allowances which may be allowed in accordance with section 42(9) of the Act is from $2.20 to $33.
[Rule 66 amended in Gazette 18 Aug 2000 p. 4769.]
67.Same provisions to apply in relation to licensed persons
All provisions of the Act and rules relating to the manner in which the Board may deal with allegations, complaints, inquiries, disciplinary action and the appeal of aggrieved persons against decisions of the Board with respect to persons who are registered or seek to register as psychologists, shall also apply to the manner in which the Board may deal with the same matters in relation to persons who are licensed or seek to be licensed as prescribed persons to practise hypnosis.
68.Form of application for inquiry by Board
An application of any person for an inquiry into the conduct of a registered psychologist or a prescribed person licensed to practise hypnosis shall be on Form 15 of the Schedule.
Subject to rules 70, 71 and 73, a registered psychologist may —
(a)publish or cause to be published an advertisement;
(b)exhibit a sign at or adjacent to the premises at which that psychologist conducts his practice.
[Rule 69 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
70.Information in sign or advertising
An advertisement published, or a sign exhibited under rule 69 may contain only the following information relating to a registered psychologist —
(a)the information referred to in section 53(5) of the Act;
(b)his telegram or telex number;
(c)his consultation hours;
(d)any languages he speaks;
(e)the fact that he is a psychologist;
(f)the name of any firm of which he is a member;
(g)any other information approved by the Board.
[Rule 70 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
71.Prohibition of certain advertising or signs
An advertisement published, or a sign exhibited under rule 69 shall not —
(a)be false in any material particular;
(b)be misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive;
(c)be vulgar or sensational; or
(d)claim or imply that the registered psychologist is superior, or uses superior apparatus, methods or materials to any other psychologist.
[Rule 71 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
A registered psychologist may make use of a business card containing only the information or part of the information, in full or in abbreviation, set out in rule 70.
[Rule 72 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
73.Copy of advertisement to be retained
(1)Where a registered psychologist publishes or causes to be published an advertisement he shall cause a copy or recording of it to be kept at his principal place of business for 3 years from the date that the advertisement was last published.
(2)Upon receiving written notice from the Board a registered psychologist shall, within the time specified in that notice, produce the copy or recording referred to in subrule (1) to the Board for inspection.
[Rule 73 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
74.Notice if advertising does not comply with rules
Where the Board is of the opinion that an advertisement, sign or business card does not comply with rules 69, 70, 71 or 72 the Board may, by written notice served upon a registered psychologist direct —
(a)the alteration or discontinuance of the advertisement;
(b)the alteration or discontinuance of the use of the business card;
(c)the removal or alteration of the sign.
[Rule 74 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
(1)Subject to subrule (2), a registered psychologist shall not make a public comment where the subject matter or any part of the subject matter concerns a case with which he has been professionally involved unless —
(a)he has the express consent of any client involved in the case; or
(b)it is not contrary to the interests of any client,
to include that subject matter in the public comment.
(2)In making a public comment under subrule (1), a registered psychologist —
(a)shall ensure that he does not reveal the identity of a client;
(b)shall make only objective statements regarding the case;
(c)shall not give undue publicity to his part in the case; and
(d)shall comply with the provisions of these rules relating to advertising generally.
[Rule 75 inserted in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
[76‑80. Repealed in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
Psychologists who wish to use a firm name in connection with the practise of psychology shall be first registered under the Act as individual psychologists and when so registered may apply in writing, signed by all intending members of the firm, stating the intended name of the firm and stating any intention to have the firm registered as a business and if so in what manner.
82.Application to use firm name
An application for a permit to use a firm name shall be accompanied by a fee (calculated pro rata from a full fee of $175) to cover the period commencing from the application through to 30 June of that financial year, which shall be returned if the Board declines the application.
[Rule 82 amended in Gazette 26 Jun 1987 p. 2493; 30 Jun 1989 p. 1904; 7 Jun 1991 p. 2811; 9 Jul 1993 p. 3330; 7 Jan 2000 p. 30.]
(1)Where the Board approves the use of a firm name in connection with the practise of psychology the approval shall be in writing signed by the Chairman of the Board and the Registrar and the Common Seal of the Board shall be affixed and serve as evidence that the Board has approved the application.
(2)The Board shall endorse any conditions, requirements or restrictions on the letter of authorisation.
A permit to use a firm name by registered psychologists in the practise of psychology shall be for a period of no more than one year, or whatever less period the Board may decide.
When a permit to use a firm name for the practise of psychology expires, application may be made for renewal for a period of up to one year subject to payment of a fee (calculated pro rata from a full fee of $175).
[Rule 85 amended in Gazette 26 Jun 1987 p. 2493; 30 Jun 1989 p. 1904; 7 Jun 1991 p. 2811; 7 Jan 2000 p. 30.]
Any person guilty of a breach of any of these rules commits an offence and in addition to the provisions of section 21(3) of the Act is liable to a penalty not exceeding $100.
87.Form of Board’s certificate setting out person’s status (section 55(6))
For the purposes of section 55(6)(a) of the Act, a certificate issued on behalf of the Board stating that any person was or was not registered, or that the registration of a person was suspended, on any date or dates or during any period mentioned in the certificate shall be in the form of Form 16 in the Schedule.
Form 1
The Psychologists Board of Western Australia
THE REGISTER
Certificate of Registration No. ............................. Serial No. ................................ Type of Registration ...................................................... Section of the Act under which registration is granted .......................... Date of Registration......................
PROF.
DR.
MR.
MRS.
MISS
Family name .................................................................MS.
Given names ..........................................................................................................
Address:
Private ............................................................................................................
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Business .........................................................................................................
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Qualifications: ........................................................................................................
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Business, Professional or Specialist Title(s) ..........................................................
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Conditions, limitations, restrictions or other special requirements under which registration is granted: ............................................................................................
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Other particulars: ...................................................................................................
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[Form 1 amended in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886.]
Form 2
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
APPLICATION FOR ENTRY OF NAME ON REGISTER
To the Registrar,
The Psychologists Board of Western Australia
PROF.
DR.
MR.
MRS.
MISS
I, (full name) ...................................................................MS.
Date of Birth .................................... Place of Birth .............................................. of (address: Private) ............................................................................................... ............................................................. Post Code. Tel. No. ................................. (Professional) ......................................................................................................... ............................................................. Post Code. Tel. No. ................................. hereby apply to The Psychologists Board of Western Australia to have my name entered on the Register kept under the Psychologists Registration Act 1976, and submit herewith the following: —
(1)A recent passport type photograph of myself.
(2)Two statutory declarations deposing to my good fame and character on the prescribed form 10 of the Psychologists Board.
(3)*(a) I have obtained the following academic qualifications: —
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*(b)I am a member of (Insert name of any professional society or association membership of which you wish the Board to accept as sufficient qualification for registration under the Act).
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(Class or grade of membership to be stated and certificate of membership attached).
*(c)I have obtained (Insert any qualification not dealt with in (a) or (b) that you wish the Board to accept as sufficient qualification for registration under the Act. Include here details of registration as a psychologist by any other Registering Authority outside the State).
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*(d)I am a resident in the State of Western Australia.
My residency dates from .........................................................
(4)A summary of my employment experience in psychology: —
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(5)The sum required in payment of the Registration Fee.
AND I DO solemnly and sincerely declare that:
*(i)I am the person named in the documents now submitted by me and set out in this application;
*(ii)I have not been at any time deprived by the body which granted the same of any qualification or diploma listed in this application;
*(iii)my name has not for any reason affecting my conduct in a professional respect been erased or removed from any register or roll established or kept under any law in any other portion of Her Majesty’s dominions or in a foreign country providing for the registration or certification of psychologists under a public authority;
*(iv)I have not been in Western Australia convicted of a felony or indictable misdemeanour nor have I been elsewhere convicted of any offence which if committed in Western Australia would have been a felony or indictable misdemeanour;
*(v)the documents submitted with this application are currently valid and the contents of this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
And I make this solemn declaration by virtue of section 106 of the Evidence Act 1906.
Declared at this day of
, 20 , before me ..................................................................................
C.D., J.P., or as the case may be.
* Delete if applicable.
Form 3
Western Australia
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION
To the Registrar:
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
I, (full name) .......................................................................................................... of (address) ............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................. hereby apply for provisional registration as a psychologist under section 36 of the Act and submit herewith the following: —
1.Completed Form 2 — Application for entry of name on register (to be attached to this form).
2.Relevant documents which are required to accompany Form 2.
3.Form 4 — Statement of intention to employ.
I certify that I understand the requirements of section 36 of the Act and that if granted provisional registration I shall be bound to observe any special conditions, limitations or restrictions that the Psychologists Board of Western Australia may endorse on the certificate of provisional registration that may be granted to me.
Dated this day of , 20
(Signed) ......................................................
Applicant
Form 4
Western Australia
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
CERTIFICATE OF INTENTION TO EMPLOY
I/we hereby give notice of intention to employ (full name)
................................................................................................................................. on duties of a psychological nature if he/she is granted a certificate of provisional registration by the Psychologists Board of Western Australia.
I/we certify that any such employment will be supervised by a psychologist registered under the Psychologists Registration Act 1976 and meet the requirements of the Act, or in whatever manner the Board may determine and so endorse on the Certificate of Provisional Registration of the person named herein.
In the event that circumstances arise which in any way prejudice this undertaking I/we agree to notify the Registrar of the Psychologists Board forthwith.
Dated this day of , 20
(Signed) ........................................................
Prospective Employer
(Address) .....................................................
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Dated this day of , 20
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Signature of Applicant
Form 5
The Psychologists Board of Western Australia
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
No. ....................................................
This is to certify that
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of
................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. was registered as a psychologist under section ...................................................... of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976,
on the ............................................ day of .............................................. 20..........
Dated the ....................................... day of .............................................. 20..........
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CHAIRMAN
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REGISTRAR
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
This Certificate is evidence of original registration only and is not, and must not be used as evidence of the identity of the holder with the person named therein, or that the person named therein at any time remains so registered.
NOTE: Certificates may be issued subject to limitations and restrictions, or special conditions. if so an endorsement to the effect appears hereunder.
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Form 6
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
[Sec. 37(1)]
I .............................................................................................................................. being a member of the Psychologists Board of Western Australia do certify that: —
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of ............................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................. is hereby granted temporary registration as a psychologist under section 37(1) of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976 for a period (not exceeding 3 months) from .............................................. to ................................................ and subject to any limitations or restrictions endorsed hereunder.
This certificate is evidence of original registration only and is not, and must not be used as evidence of the identity of the holder with the person named therein, or that the person named therein at any time remains so registered.
This certificate may be subject to endorsement by the Psychologists Board of Western Australia and is subject to recall, cancellation or any amendment of terms and conditions as may be required by the Board.
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Member, Psychologists Board
of Western Australia
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Date
Form 7
To the Registrar,
Psychologists Board of Western Australia.
I hereby apply for renewal of my registration as a registered psychologist under the Psychologists Registration Act 1976, for a period of one year. I enclose the prescribed fee and (if any) details of any changes of title, qualification, status, address etc. that I may wish to have amended in the register if it meets the approval of the Board.
Date ..................................................... Signature ..................................................
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PSYCHOLOGISTS BOARD OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
This is to certify that (full name) ........................................................................... ................................................................................................................................. of (current address) ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................. has satisfied the Psychologists Board of Western Australia that he possesses sufficient knowledge and skill to be eligible for registration as a psychologist under the provision of section 24(2)(c) of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976.
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Form 9
Western Australia
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE TO PRACTISE HYPNOSIS
To the Registrar
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
I (full name) ........................................................................................................... of (address) ............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ Occupation ................................................. hereby apply for a licence to practise hypnosis pursuant to the provisions of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976.
I submit herewith the following:
(1)A recent passport type photograph of myself.
(2)Two statutory declarations deposing to my good fame and character on the prescribed Form 10 of the Psychologists Board.
(3)Details of qualifications, training and experience in the practice of hypnosis.
(4)Whatever documents, certificates and other papers and information I can furnish in support of my application.
(5)A statement of my nationality and details of my residency from the time that I claim an expertise in the practice of hypnosis.
(6)The pro rata application fee calculated in accordance with rule 52(g).
AND I DO solemnly and sincerely declare that
(i)I am the person named in the documents now submitted by me and set out in this application;
(ii)I have not been at any time deprived by the body which granted the same of any qualification or diploma listed in this application;
(iii)my name has not for any reason affecting my conduct in a professional respect been erased or removed from any register or roll established or kept under any law in any other portion of Her Majesty’s dominions or in a foreign country providing for the registration or certification of psychologists under a public authority;
(iv)I have not been in Western Australia convicted of a felony or indictable misdemeanour nor have I been elsewhere convicted of any offence which if committed in Western Australia would have been a felony or indictable misdemeanour;
(v)the documents submitted with this application are currently valid and the contents of this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief;
And I make this solemn declaration by virtue of section 106 of the Evidence Act 1906.
Declared at this day of
20 , before me ..................................................................................................
C.D., J.P. or as the case may be.
[Form 9 amended in Gazette 26 Jun 1987 p. 2493; 30 Jun 1989 p. 1905; 7 Jan 2000 p. 30.]
Form 10
Western Australia
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER
I certify that I have known
for a period of years and that, in my opinion is of good fame and character.
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Signature
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Occupation
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Address
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Date
Form 11
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
LICENCE TO PRACTISE HYPNOSIS
No........................................................
This is to certify that .............................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. of ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................. is hereby licensed under section ...................... of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976 for a period of one year or less
from ....................................................... to ............................................................ in terms of the conditions endorsed hereunder.
Dated this day of , 20
(Signed)....................................................................
Registrar
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
Endorsements:
Form 12
To the Registrar,
Psychologists Board of Western Australia.
I hereby apply for renewal of my licence to practise hypnosis for a period from ........................................................... to ............................................... under the Psychologists Registration Act 1976. I enclose the prescribed fee and (if any) details of any changes of title, qualification, status, address etc. that I may wish to have amended in the register if it meets the approval of the Board.
Date ................................... Signature ....................................................................
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Form 13
IN THE MATTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGISTS REGISTRATION ACT 1976
and
In the matter of a complaint against
To:
Under the provisions of section 42(3) of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976, you are hereby summoned to attend before the Psychologists Board, at the , Perth on the day of , 20 , at the hour of in the noon, and so from day to day until the above complaint is heard and determined, to give evidence on behalf of the
Dated this day of , 20
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Registrar
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
Form 14
IN THE MATTER OF THE PSYCHOLOGISTS REGISTRATION ACT 1976
and
In the matter of a complaint against
To:
Under the provisions of section 42(3) of the Psychologists Registration Act 1976, you are hereby summoned to attend before the Psychologists Board, at the , Perth on the day of , 20 , at the hour of in the noon, and so from day to day until the above complaint is heard and determined, to give evidence on behalf of the
and also to bring with you and produce at the time and place aforesaid,
Dated this day of , 20
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Registrar
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
Form 15
Western Australia
Psychologists Registration Act 1976
APPLICATION FOR AN INQUIRY
To the Registrar
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
I (full name) ........................................................................................................... of (address) ............................................................................................................ (occupation) ........................................................................................................... hereby apply for an inquiry into the conduct of (full name and business address).
................................................................................................................................. a registered psychologist*/person licensed to practice hypnosis*
The conduct about which I complain is: —
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Dated this day of , 20
(Signed) ........................................................................
* Delete whichever is inapplicable
Form 16
The Psychologists Board of Western Australia
[Section 55(6)(a)]
This is to certify that .............................................................................................. of ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................ was/was not registered as a psychologist under the Psychologists Registration Act 1976 on ............................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................
(HERE INSERT THE RELEVANT DATE, DATES OR PERIOD)
Registration was/was not suspended on ................................................................. .................................................................................................................................
(HERE INSERT THE RELEVANT DATE, DATES OR PERIOD)
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Registrar
Psychologists Board of Western Australia
[Schedule amended in Gazette 6 Jun 1986 p. 1886; 26 Jun 1987 p. 2493; 30 Jun 1989 p. 1905; 7 Jan 2000 p. 30.]
1This reprint is a compilation as at 12 December 2003 of the Psychologists Board Rules 1978 and includes the amendments made by the other written laws referred to in the following table. The table also contains information about any reprint.
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Psychologists Board Rules 1978 |
14 Jul 1978 p. 2420‑32 |
14 Jul 1978 |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1986 |
6 Jun 1986 p. 1885‑6 |
6 Jun 1986 |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1987 |
26 Jun 1987 p. 2492‑3 |
1 Jul 1987 (see r. 2) |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1989 |
30 Jun 1989 p. 1904‑5 |
1 Jul 1989 (see r. 2) |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1991 |
7 Jun 1991 p. 2811 |
1 Jul 1991 (see r. 2) |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1993 |
9 Jul 1993 p. 3330 |
9 Jul 1993 |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1997 |
31 Dec 1997 p. 7599 |
31 Dec 1997 |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 1999 |
7 Jan 2000 p. 28‑30 |
7 Jan 2000 |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules 2000 |
18 Aug 2000 p. 4768‑9 |
18 Aug 2000 |
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Psychologists Board Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2000 |
7 Nov 2000 p. 6145‑6 |
7 Nov 2000 |
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2Formerly referred to the Western Australian Institute of Technology the name of which was changed to the Curtin University of Technology by the Western Australian Institute of Technology Amendment Act 1986 s. 5. The reference was changed under the Reprints Act 1984 s. 7(3)(h).
3Under the Alteration of Statutory Designations Order 2003 a reference in any law to the Education Department shall be construed as a reference to the Department of Education and Training.
By Authority: JOHN A. STRIJK, Government Printer