Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

WORK SAFETY ACT 2008 (NO. 51 OF 2008) - SECT 201

    (1)     In addition to any other functions given to the commissioner under this Act, the commissioner has the following functions:

        (a)     to promote an understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, this Act and other laws relating to work safety;

        (b)     to undertake research, and develop educational and other programs, for the purpose of promoting work safety;

        (c)     to advise the Minister on any matter relevant to the operation of this Act and other laws relating to work safety;

        (d)     the functions (if any) that are given to the commissioner under any other territory law.

Note     A provision of a law that gives an entity (including a person) a function also gives the entity the powers necessary and convenient to exercise the function (see Legislation Act, s 196 (1) and dict, pt 1, defs entity and function ).

    (2)     In exercising a function mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to (c), neither the commissioner nor a member of the staff assisting the commissioner is subject to direction by the chief executive.