16BFunctions of the Regulatory Authority as integrated sector regulator

16B Functions of the Regulatory Authority as integrated sector regulator (1) The Regulatory Authority, as an integrated sector regulator, has the following functions in this jurisdiction— (a) 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 (ii) to collect, analyse and publish information and data regarding compliance with the Child Safe Standards by relevant entities; 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; (b) to collaborate with persons and bodies in relation to the safety of children and compliance with the Child Safe Standards; S. 16B(1)(c) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 61. (c) 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. (2) Without limiting subsection (1)(b), the Regulatory Authority may 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. (3) The Regulatory Authority may— (a) give information to persons and bodies in relation to the safety of children and compliance with the Child Safe Standards; and (b) give information to 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; and S. 16B(3)(c) amended by No. 58/2025 s. 61. (c) give information and data mentioned in subsection (1)(a)(ii) to the Social Services Regulator. (4) In carrying out its functions under subsection (1) or doing any thing referred to in subsection (3) 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. 16C inserted by No. 43/2022 s. 4.