(1)  This section applies if –

(a) the prescribed authority takes any of the following actions:

(i) refuses to grant an Australian lawyer a local practising certificate;

(ii) suspends, cancels or refuses to renew an Australian lawyer's local practising certificate; or

(b) the lawyer successfully appeals against the action taken.

(2)  The prescribed authority must, as soon as practicable, give the corresponding authorities of other jurisdictions written notice of the action taken or the result of the appeal.

(3)  The notice must state –

(a) the lawyer's name and address as last known to the authority; and

(b) particulars of –

(i) the action taken and the reasons for it; or

(ii) the result of the appeal –

and may contain other relevant information.

(4)  The prescribed authority may give corresponding authorities written notice of a condition imposed on an Australian lawyer's local practising certificate.

(5)  The prescribed authority must advise the Board of any action taken under this section.

Division 3 - Notifications to be given by lawyers to local authorities