7Functions

7 Functions

(1) The functions of the Authority are:

(a) to conduct investigations into automotive industry matters;

(b) to monitor and analyse automotive industry matters;

(c) to prepare and give to the Minister reports in accordance with section 8;

(d) to consider, and prepare and give to the Minister reports on, automotive industry matters in accordance with section 9;

(e) to prepare and give to the Minister reports, and make recommendations to the Minister, in accordance with section 10;

(ea) to administer the scheme established by Part IVA;

(eb) to make arrangements under section 27A for the carrying out of projects;

(f) to provide, or to support by way of financial or other assistance, services that could contribute to the improvement in management efficiency in the automotive industry;

(g) to seek and receive information on automotive industry matters from persons involved in the automotive industry and other persons;

(h) to consult with State Governments on automotive industry matters;

(j) to:

(i) monitor developments outside Australia in the industries concerned with the production, distribution and sale of motor vehicles and components of motor vehicles;

(ii) monitor the policies followed by the governments of foreign countries in respect of those industries; and

(iii) provide advice to the Minister on the relevance and possible application in Australia of such policies; and

(k) such other functions as are conferred on it by an Act.

(2) In the performance of its functions in relation to any automotive industry matter, the Authority may, so far as it considers it appropriate having regard to the nature of that matter, consult with government, commercial, industrial, consumer and other relevant bodies, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, trade unions and associations of road users. (3) Financial assistance referred to in paragraph (1)(f) shall be provided out of money appropriated by the Parliament for the purpose.