261Powers of Regulatory Authority

261 Powers of Regulatory Authority (1) The Regulatory Authority has the power to do all things that are necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, or that are incidental to the carrying out of its functions under this Law. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Regulatory Authority has the following powers under this Law in relation to this jurisdiction— (a) to collect, hold and use information obtained under this Law by the Regulatory Authority or the National Authority about the provision of education and care to children including information about outcomes for children and information about providers of education and care services in each participating jurisdiction; Sch. s. 261(2)(b) substituted by No. 9/2017 s. 53(4), amended by No. 53/2025 s. 105. (b) subject to the Privacy Act 1988 of the Commonwealth, to collect, hold and use information about providers of education and care services, nominated supervisors, staff members and volunteers; Sch. s. 261(2)(c) substituted by No. 9/2017 s. 53(4). (c) to maintain and publish registers of approved providers and approved education and care services; (d) to publish information about the National Quality Framework, including ratings and prescribed information about compliance with this Law; (e) to collect, waive, reduce, defer and refund fees (including late payment fees) and enter into agreements in relation to fees; (f) to enter into agreements relating to fees and funding with the National Authority; (g) to exercise any other powers conferred on it by this Law.