Jason A Hammond

Member’s name: Mr Jason A Hammond
Date of Hearing: 24 September 2015
Division: New South Wales (Newcastle)
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 24 September 2015, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr Jason A Hammond of Newcastle breached:

• Article 39(a)(ii)B.2) of the Constitution, in that he was guilty of conduct which was not in the bests interests of CPA Australia or its Members, in that he failed to complete a Quality Assurance Review, despite agreeing to do so in writing in May 2013
• Article 39(a)(ii)A of the Constitution, in that he breached:
  • By-Law 5.2(a)(ii) and
  • By-Law 5.2(b)(ii),
    in failing to provide a sufficient and satisfactory explanation in writing, or at all, as to why he had failed to complete the Quality Assurance Review.

Mr Hammond did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing.

Penalty and costs 

The Disciplinary Tribunal found the Complaints sustained and imposed the following penalties:

• in relation to his failure to respond, a severe reprimand and a fine of $1000
• in relation to his failure to complete a Quality Review, forfeiture of Membership until 31 December 2017 and Mr Hammond is not eligible for readmission until he first:
• successfully completes a compliant Quality Assurance Review, at his cost
• has paid the fine and costs to CPA Australia.

Mr Hammond was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $975.73.