227Powers of National Authority

227 Powers of National Authority (1) The National Authority has all the powers of an individual and, in particular, may— (a) enter into contracts; and (b) acquire, hold, dispose of, and deal with, real and personal property; and (c) borrow and invest money; and (d) develop and supply resources and consultancy services to the education and care sector on a commercial basis; and (e) do anything necessary or convenient to be done in carrying out its functions. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the National Authority may— (a) collect, hold and use information obtained under this Law by the National Authority or a Regulatory Authority about the provision of education and care to children including information about outcomes for children and about providers of education and care services in each participating jurisdiction; and See section 270, which provides for the National Authority to publish information about approved providers. (b) develop protocols for communication and dispute resolution among the National Authority, the Regulatory Authorities and the relevant Commonwealth Department to provide for consistency in the implementation and administration of the National Quality Framework; and (c) collect, waive, reduce, defer and refund fees and enter into agreements in relation to fees in accordance with the national regulations; and (d) enter into agreements in relation to fees and funding with the Regulatory Authorities; and (e) undertake research and evaluation activities for the purpose of its functions under this Law.