HCPC determination — substantive hearing
Interim restrictions imposed — 18 months
The regulator’s term: interim order imposed
What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?
An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.
Concerning Daniel Banfield, paramedic (HCPC PA40241).
Decision date: 17 December 2025 · Hearing started 17 December 2025
In plain English
The HCPTS panel decided that Daniel Banfield should be subject to the published outcome from a final hearing. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The public page records the profession, registration number, allegation, finding, order, notes and hearing history for source verification.
Charges
The HCPTS allegation section states: As a registered Paramedic (PA40241) 1. On or about 10 November 2023, you were convicted at the District Court of New South Wales, Australia, of one or more of the criminal offences as detailed in Schedule A. 2. By reason of the matter set out above at particular 1, your fitness to practise is impaired by reason of conviction. Schedule A 1. 2019/00230472-003 Seq 3 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person >=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)2. 2019/00230472-004 Seq 4 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person >=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified) 3. 2019/00230472-005 Seq 5 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person >=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)4. 2019/00230472-006 Seq 6 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person >=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified) 5. 2019/00230472-009 Seq 9 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person >=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)6. 2019/00230472-011 Seq 11 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified) 7. 2019/00230472-012 Seq 12 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)8. 2019/00230472-015 Seq 15 -Actual offence -Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)9. 2019/00230472-017 Seq 17 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)10. 2019/00230472-018 Seq 18 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)11. 2019/00230472-022 Seq 22 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-SI (Certified)12. 2019/00230472-024 Seq 24 - Actual offence - Aggravated sexual intercourse person>=10 & <14 yrs (DV)-Si (Certified)13. 2019/00230472-025 Seq 25 - Actual offence ...
Findings
The HCPTS page records a final hearing for Daniel Banfield by the Conduct and Competence Committee. The panel imposed an interim suspension for 18 months. The allegation section states: As a registered Paramedic (PA40241) 1. On or about 10 November 2023, you were convicted at the District Court of New South Wales, Australia, of one or more of the criminal offences as detailed in Schedule A. 2. By.... The order section states: comes into effect..
Source
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