Policy on fraudulent documents

All the documents and evidence in your portfolio will be checked for fraudulent representation. Any evidence of this will result in refusal to process the documents and your application will no proceed further.

Review/appeal process

Speech Pathology Australia will only consider an appeal of an outcome of unsuccessful applications under the following circumstances.

  • The assessment procedures and processes as approved by Speech Pathology Australia have not been implemented or adhered to in the established manner or format.
  • There is proven prejudice or bias exhibited by the Professional Recognition Panel or an individual Professional Recognition Assessor in the undertaking of the assessment.
  • Significant new information or documentation becomes available after the assessment process which would add to or change the applicant’s claims and capacities to demonstrate competence in the practice of the profession.

The appeal process is not to be used by applicants as an alternative to the established assessment process. A review cannot reverse or change the decision of the Professional Recognition Panel, nor will it exempt an applicant from any component of the assessment process. The review can only request that the assessment process be repeated or that it not proceed.

An appeal will not be considered on the basis of:

  • Disputing or questioning the standards set
  • Disputing or questioning the assessment process as established by Speech Pathology Australia
  • Contesting the nature and extent of the information and advice provided to the applicant.

The three examples provided for the rejection of an appeal are a non-exhaustive list of circumstances where the threshold requirement for an appeal is not met.

An appeal against Speech Pathology Australia’s decision must be made within 28 days of the date of receiving the letter stating that your application was unsuccessful.

You must lodge your appeal in writing and direct to the Chief Executive Officer of Speech Pathology Australia. The reason for the appeal must be clearly stated.

Please refer to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) Guide for Applicants for further information.