(1) A Council must not have the professional performance of a registered health practitioner assessed if a matter giving rise to the proposed assessment--(a) raises a significant issue of public health or safety that, in the Council's opinion, requires investigation by the Commission; or(b) raises a prima facie case of professional misconduct by the registered health practitioner, or unsatisfactory professional conduct by the registered health practitioner.
(2) The matter must be dealt with as a complaint.