9Consultation

#### 9 Consultation The Authority, for the purpose of considering any matter, or obtaining information or advice, relating to the performance of its functions, may consult with persons, bodies or Governments, including: (a) persons or bodies representative of the whole or a part of the industry or recreational fishing; and (b) the Commonwealth Government or State or Territory Governments or Commonwealth, State or Territory authorities having functions relating to fisheries; and (c) persons (including members of the scientific community) having a particular interest in matters associated with the industry.