20Conferral of functions and powers on certain bodies

20 Conferral of functions and powers on certain bodies (1) The authorities and officers of the Commonwealth referred to in the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria) have the functions and powers conferred or expressed to be conferred on them under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria). (2) In addition to the powers mentioned in subsection (1), the authorities and officers referred to in that subsection have power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done in connection with the performance of the functions and exercise of the powers referred to in that subsection. (3) The Commonwealth Minister who has the functions and powers conferred or expressed to be conferred on him or her under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria) is not a public authority for the purposes of section 38 of the **Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006**.