28Establishment of advisory committees

28 Establishment of advisory committees (1) The Minister may establish advisory committees to provide advice to the Minister or the commissioner about fair trading and consumer protection. (2) An instrument establishing a committee is a notifiable instrument. (3) An advisory committee must provide advice as required by the Minister or the commissioner and may provide advice on its own initiative. (4) In exercising its functions, an advisory committee may consult with members of the public and with other entities interested in fair trading and consumer protection matters.