The Council shall have the following functions—
(a) to assess and determine applications for registration as allied health practitioners;
(b) to register persons who satisfy the requirements for registration as allied health practitioners;
(c) to monitor, and assess whether an allied health practitioner complies with the conditions of this Act;
(d) to investigate complaints against allied health practitioners referred to it by the Commission and of its own motion;
(e) to ensure compliance with prescribed standards of practice for allied health practitioners, including codes of professional conduct and ethics;
(f) to advise the Minster, either on its own initiative or at the request of the Minister, on all matters relating to its functions under this Act;
(g) to encourage all bodies or associations relating to the allied health professions listed in the Schedule to collaborate with each other where practicable, including in the professional and educational training of allied health practitioners;
(h) to develop or adopt training programmes in the practice of the varying allied health professions that are relevant to a person's eligibility for registration;
(i) to promote high standards of professional conduct and professional education, training and competence among persons registered as allied health practitioners;
(j) to monitor and enforce compliance with this Act;
(k) to do such other things as may be necessary and reasonable to further its objects in accordance with this Part; and
(l) to perform any other functions assigned to it by the Minister.