154ASerious matters not to be referred for assessment [NSW]

154A Serious matters not to be referred for assessment [NSW]

154A Serious matters not to be referred for assessment [NSW]

(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.