Peter Lines

Member’s name: Peter Lines
Date of Hearing: 3 December 2019
Division: Victoria
Tribunal: Disciplinary Tribunal

On 3 December 2019 the Disciplinary Tribunal found the Member breached Article 39(a)(ii)(F) of the 14 May 2019 Constitution (“the Constitution”) in that Mr Lines had:

1. “been the subject of an adverse finding that has not been overturned on appeal in relation to the Member’s conduct, competence or recognition by any Court, professional body, statutory or other regulatory authority in any jurisdiction” in respect of a decision by a statutory body dated 12 March 2019. 

Mr Lines did not attend the Disciplinary Tribunal Hearing, a denial of the complaint was entered on his behalf.

Penalty and costs

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

• Forfeiture of Membership, not eligible for readmission for a period of 20 years
• A fine of $30,000

Prior to any application for readmission, Mr Lines must first pay the fine and costs.

The Member was ordered to pay CPA Australia’s costs of $2,450.04.