6Functions

##### 6 Functions (1) The functions of the Organisation are: (a) to undertake generic promotion, or arrange for generic promotion, of the use of wool and wool products, both in Australia and overseas; and (b) without limiting the generality of paragraph (a): (i) to participate in the organisation and management of any domestic or international body formed for the promotion of the use of wool or wool products; and (ii) as far as possible, to ensure, through its representatives on any such body, that the programs and activities of the body are carried out in the way that best promotes the interests of the Australian wool industry; and (c) to investigate and evaluate the requirements for research and development in relation to the wool industry; and (d) to provide funds for research and development activities that are consistent with the corporate plan; and (e) to facilitate the dissemination, adoption and commercialisation of the results of research and development in relation to the wool industry; and (ea) to develop or implement, or to arrange for the development or implementation of, programs to maintain and improve the quality of Australian wool, being: (i) monitoring programs in relation to chemical residues in wool; or (ii) education programs in relation to chemical residues in wool; and (f) such other functions as are given to the Organisation by this or any other Act. (1A) In performing its functions under paragraph (1)(c), the Organisation must take account of the need to further the sustainable use and sustainable management of natural resources. (2) The Organisation may only perform its functions: (a) for purposes related to trade or commerce: (i) with other countries; or (ii) among the States; or (iii) within a Territory; or (iv) between a State and a Territory; or (v) between 2 Territories; or (b) for purposes related to external affairs. (3) In exercising its powers under this Act, the Organisation must not give preference to one State or a part of a State within the meaning of section 99 of the Constitution. (4) The Organisation may perform any of its functions outside Australia.