6Functions and powers of Commission

#### 6 Functions and powers of Commission (1) The Commission has the following functions and powers: (a) the functions and powers that the Agreement provides for it to have; (b) functions and powers conferred on it by or under this Act (other than this section); (c) such other functions that are, with the consent of the Ministerial Council, conferred on the Commission in writing by the Minister; (d) functions and powers expressed to be conferred on it by or under a law of a State or Territory; (e) functions and powers conferred on it by or under another law of the Commonwealth. (2) The Commission has power to do whatever is necessary for or in connection with, or reasonably incidental to, the performance of its functions. (3) The Commission: (a) is to perform its functions and exercise its powers in accordance with the Agreement (so far as applicable); and (b) in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers, is to have regard to the principles and objectives set out in the Agreement; and (c) is to comply in all respects with the provisions of the Agreement that are applicable to it. (4) Paragraph (3)(b) does not limit the matters to which the Commission may have regard.