Freddy Ortega (Appeal)

Member’s name: Freddy Ortega ASA
Date of Hearing: 10 September 2026
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Appeals 

On 10 September 2026, the Appeals Tribunal upheld the Determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal, on the Complaint heard against Mr Freddy Ortega, on 13 May 2026. 

Determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal:

On 13 May 2026 the Disciplinary Tribunal found the Member breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution (“the Constitution”) in that the Member had, pursuant to Article 36(a) of the Constitution, “committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(d)(ii) of the Constitution as having “engaged in conduct, which is derogatory to, or not in the best interests of, the Company or its Members” in relation to an employment application.

Determination of the Disciplinary Tribunal:

The Appeals Tribunal found that none of the grounds of appeal were proven by the Member and reaffirmed the original penalties imposed by the Disciplinary Tribunal for the Complaint.

Complaint 1:

• A severe reprimand
• The Member must successfully complete the CPA Australia “Ethics in Focus” course or its equivalent, within in 6 months. A failure to do so, to result in a suspension of Mr Ortega’s membership until evidence of completion is provided.

Costs

The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $17,564.40 for the Appeals Tribunal plus the costs of the Disciplinary Tribunal of $12,418.50.