64Functions of the Office

64 Functions of the Office

The functions of the Office are as follows: (a) to ensure the effective operation of this Act; (b) to carry out, on behalf of Australia, Australia’s obligations under the Treaty; (c) in particular, to act, on behalf of Australia, as the main point of contact for liaison with the Organization and with other States Parties to the Treaty; (d) to facilitate inspections of places in Australia if Australia’s compliance with the Treaty is challenged; (e) to carry out the duties and exercise the powers conferred on the Office under this Act or the regulations or under any other law of the Commonwealth; (f) to do anything incidental or conducive to performing any of the above functions.