Name Withheld

Member’s name: Name withheld
Date of Hearing: 15 April 2026
Division: New South Wales
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 15 April 2026 the Disciplinary Tribunal found the Member breached CPA Australia’s 11 May 2022 Constitution (“the Constitution”) in that they had:

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“committed, participated in or been involved with an Adverse Event” as defined in Article 76(i) of the Constitution as having “pleaded guilty to, or was found guilty of (either without conviction or with a final conviction), any offence (criminal or otherwise, but excluding any offence relating to traffic infringement) before any Court in any jurisdiction, which in the Board’s reasonable opinion, is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s standing or reputation” in relation to pleading guilty to one drug possession charge on 14 January 2026 before the Local Court of New South Wales.

Particulars
On 14 January 2026, the Member pleaded guilty to possessing eight capsules of 3, 4 – Methylenedioxymethamphetamine before the Downing Centre Local Court and received a penalty of a Conditional Release Order, without conviction, for a period of 12 months.  The Member self-reported the matter to CPA Australia shortly after being charged and before appearing before the Court.

Decision
The Member attended the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing and admitted the Complaint.
The Disciplinary Tribunal considered the evidence before it and found the Complaint sustained.

Penalty and Conditions
The Disciplinary Tribunal took into account the Member’s early disclosure, personal mitigating circumstances, and cooperation throughout the process, including his acceptance of full responsibility, formal apology to CPA Australia and demonstrated remorse. The Disciplinary Tribunal was satisfied that there was no harm, or potential harm, to clients, other Members of CPA Australia, or the public at large and imposed the following penalty:

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• A severe reprimand.

Costs:
The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $10,822.50.