14The advocacy function

14 The advocacy function

The following functions are included in the advocacy function: (a) to identify the concerns of those operating small businesses and family enterprises arising out of relevant legislation, policies and practices; (b) to conduct research and make inquiries on the Ombudsman’s own initiative in relation to relevant legislation, policies and practices under Division 2 of Part 3; (c) to inquire into matters referred to the Ombudsman by the Minister under Division 3 of Part 3; (d) to provide advice to the Minister on matters referred to the Ombudsman under Division 4 of Part 3; (e) to work co‑operatively, as far as is possible, with the appropriate agencies of the Commonwealth, States and Territories to develop national strategies in relation to legislation, policies and practices that affect, or may affect, small businesses or family enterprises under Division 5 of Part 3; (f) to provide information to, make submissions or recommendations to, and otherwise contribute to the conduct of inquiries into relevant legislation, policies and practices under Division 6 of Part 3; (g) to review proposals in relation to relevant legislation, policies and practices, and give the Minister advice in relation to proposals of that kind, under Division 6 of Part 3; (h) to promote best practice in interactions with small businesses and family enterprises under Division 6 of Part 3.