9The National Redress Scheme Operator

9  The National Redress Scheme Operator  (1) The Secretary of the Department is the National Redress Scheme Operator.  (2) The Operator is responsible for operating the scheme.  (3) The Operator may arrange for support and assistance (including legal assistance) to be provided to a person (including a person who is an applicant, or prospective applicant, for redress) in relation to the doing of things under, or for the purposes of, the scheme. Note: For example, the Operator might arrange for support and assistance to be provided to help prepare a person’s application for redress.  (4) The Operator may, on behalf of the Commonwealth:  (a) enter into a contract, agreement, deed or understanding relating to the provision of support or assistance provided under the scheme; and  (b) vary and administer that contract, agreement, deed or understanding.