Gilbert v Valuers Registration Board of Queensland

The Valuers Registration Board of Queensland brought disciplinary proceedings against Donald Evan Gilbert, a registered valuer. The Board alleged that Gilbert's conduct was unprofessional. The dispute arose out of correspondence between Gilbert and the Board, which the Board deemed to be inappropriate and unprofessional. The matter was brought before the Tribunal, which was required to decide whether Gilbert's conduct constituted unprofessional conduct under the Valuer Registration Act.

The Tribunal considered the nature and content of the correspondence between Gilbert and the Board. It found that Gilbert had made disparaging comments about the Board and its members, which were unprofessional. The Tribunal noted that the correspondence had created an unnecessary conflict between Gilbert and the Board, and had undermined the authority of the Board. The Tribunal found that Gilbert's conduct was in breach of the professional standards expected of registered valuers.

The Tribunal ordered that Gilbert be admonished and pay a fine of $5,500.00 within six months. If the fine was not paid within ten days beyond the due date, unless Gilbert could prove an unforeseen event beyond his control, his registration would be cancelled. The Tribunal also ordered that Gilbert undertake not to make any negative or disparaging comments about the Board or its members in the future. The Tribunal found that the orders were necessary to uphold the professional standards expected of registered valuers and to maintain the integrity of the registration process.