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Is it illegal to declare oneself to be a medical practitioner when one is not? What can be done about someone who is going about pretending to be a doctor. Also, is it illegal to pretend to be a legal practitioner. I know someone who pretends to be both, he thinks that he has me convinced but I know that he has no degree in either field.

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Murwillumbah, Australia

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Hi XXXXXXXX
in both cases it is illegal and it can lead to prosecution.
If you suspect that someone is practicing medicine and is not a doctor authorised to practice in Australia you should report them to the Australian Medical Association in your state.
In relation to a lawyer you should report them to the Law society in your state or if it is a barrister to the bar association.
They will then undertake an investigation and decide if the police should be involved.
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Expert: Leon Rizos
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