160Functions of Regulatory Authority

160 Functions of Regulatory Authority (1) The Regulatory Authority has the following functions under this Act— (a) to assist with the administration of this Act; (b) to monitor and enforce compliance with this Act; (c) to receive and investigate complaints arising under this Act; (d) to undertake information collection, review and reporting for the purposes of— (i) the regulation of children's services; and (ii) the sharing of information under this Act; S. 160(1)(da) inserted by No. 43/2022 s. 9(1). (da) in relation to a relevant entity— (i) to provide education, information and advice on the Child Safe Standards to promote consistency in child safety outcomes; and S. 160(1) (da)(ii) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 63. (ii) to collect, analyse and publish information and data regarding compliance with the Child Safe Standards by relevant entities and provide that information and data to the Social Services Regulator as required; and (iii) to promote continuous improvement by relevant entities in relation to the safety of children, the prevention of child abuse and the proper response to allegations of child abuse; S. 160(1)(db) inserted by No. 43/2022 s. 9(1). (db) to exchange information and collaborate with persons and bodies in relation to the safety of children and compliance with the Child Safe Standards; S. 160(1)(dc) inserted by No. 43/2022 s. 9(1), amended by No. 58/2025 s. 63. (dc) to work collaboratively with the Social Services Regulator, sector regulators and other integrated sector regulators in relation to the safety of children and compliance with the Child Safe Standards; (e) any other functions conferred on the Regulatory Authority under this Act. S. 160(2) inserted by No. 43/2022 s. 9(2). (2) In carrying out its functions under subsection (1)(b), (da), (db) and (dc) in respect of a relevant entity, the Regulatory Authority must consider the most effective means of promoting compliance by the relevant entity with the Child Safe Standards. S. 160(3) inserted by No. 43/2022 s. 9(2). (3) Without limiting subsection (1)(db), the Regulatory Authority may exchange information and collaborate with persons and bodies with functions or powers under a law of another State, a Territory or the Commonwealth relating to the monitoring or enforcement of compliance with standards (however described) that correspond to the Child Safe Standards. S. 161 inserted by No. 37/2019 s. 8.