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National Environment Protection Council Act 1994
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12 Powers of council
The council has power to do all things that are necessary or
convenient to be done for or in connection with the exercise of its
functions, and, in particular, has power to—
(a) consult with appropriate persons and bodies; and
(b) obtain advice and assistance from the NEPC committee or from
another committee established by the council under section 32;
and
(c) undertake or commission research; and
(d) publish reports relating to the functions and powers of the
council; and
(e) provide information to the public (including industry); and
(f) consult with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory
bodies; and
(g) consult with the Australian Local Government Association; and
(h) direct the service corporation to provide assistance and support
to other ministerial councils.
Division 3.2 Making of national environment