6General powers of Commission

#### 6 General powers of Commission (1) Subject to this Act, the Commission has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with, or as incidental to, the performance of its functions or of its duties and, in particular, has power: (a) to enter into contracts; (b) to acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property; (c) to occupy, use and control any land or building owned or held under lease by the Commonwealth or a State or Territory and made available to the Commission; (d) to construct railways; (e) to erect buildings and structures and carry out works; (f) to manufacture plant, machinery, equipment and goods; (g) to hire out plant, machinery, equipment and goods that are not immediately required by the Commission for the performance of its functions or of its duties; (h) to provide transport, accommodation, provisions and facilities for employees of the Commission and their families; (j) to appoint agents and attorneys and to act as an agent for other persons; (k) to engage consultants; and (m) to do anything incidental to any of its powers. (2) The powers of the Commission may be exercised both within and outside Australia. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) have effect subject to section 6AA (which deals with directions to the Commission).