295Miscellaneous functions of the Regulator

#### 295 Miscellaneous functions of the Regulator The Regulator has the following functions: (a) to monitor compliance with this Act and the associated provisions; (b) to monitor the extent to which persons have taken steps, by way of the surrender of carbon units, to avoid being liable to pay unit shortfall charge; (c) to promote compliance with: (i) this Act; and (ii) the associated provisions; (d) to conduct and/or co‑ordinate education programs about: (i) this Act; and (ii) the associated provisions; and (iii) emissions trading schemes; (e) to advise the Minister on matters relating to: (i) this Act and the associated provisions; and (ii) emissions trading schemes; (f) to advise and assist persons in relation to their obligations under this Act and the associated provisions; (g) to advise and assist persons in relation to the steps that can be taken, by way of the surrender of eligible emissions units, to avoid being liable to pay unit shortfall charge; (h) to advise and assist the representatives of persons in relation to compliance by persons with: (i) this Act; and (ii) the associated provisions; (i) to liaise with regulatory and other relevant bodies, whether in Australia or elsewhere, about co‑operative arrangements for matters relating to: (i) this Act; and (ii) the associated provisions; and (iii) emissions trading schemes; (j) to collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate statistical information relating to the operation of this Act and the associated provisions.