The Physiotherapists Tribunal is a former tribunal established in the Australian state of New South Wales which dealt with appeals and complaints of professional misconduct by physiotherapists.[1]
On 1 January 2014 the tribunal's functions were assumed by the newly established New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
The tribunal generally heard matters after the Physiotherapists Board of New South Wales had made a decision, such as hearing an appeal against the cancellation of a physiotherapist's registration.[2] The tribunal heard matters in an informal manner in an attempt to do justice in the matter. The tribunal also conducted inquiries into complaints referred by the New South Wales Health Care Complaints Commission.
In common with other health professionals in New South Wales, physiotherapists are required to be registered.[3] Boards, such as the Physiotherapists Board, are established to register those health professionals, as well as provide other support services to the public. Tribunals are established to deal with allegations of misconduct and to determine whether a health professional should be suspended or de-registered. In New South Wales, the tribunal is unique, as it is a separate tribunal specially set up for this health speciality.[3] This is in contrast to other Australian States, such as Victoria, which have one super tribunal that deals with all health professionals.[3]