219Miscellaneous functions of the Regulator

219 Miscellaneous functions of the Regulator

The Regulator has the following functions: (a) to monitor compliance with this Act; (b) to promote compliance with this Act; (c) to conduct or coordinate education programs about this Act; (d) to advise the Minister on matters relating to this Act; (e) to advise the Nature Repair Committee on matters relating to the making, variation or revocation of methodology determinations or biodiversity assessment instruments; (f) to advise and assist persons (including Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, other individuals and small businesses) in relation to their obligations under this Act; (g) to advise and assist prospective applicants (including Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, other individuals and small businesses) in connection with ensuring that applications are in accordance with this Act; (h) to advise and assist the representatives of persons in relation to compliance by persons with this Act; (i) to liaise with regulatory and other relevant bodies, whether in Australia or elsewhere, about cooperative arrangements for matters relating to this Act; (j) to advise and assist in relation to the development of the market for: (i) biodiversity certificates; or (ii) other certificates, units or credits (however described, and whether issued under a law of the Commonwealth, a State or a Territory, or in some other way) that relate to biodiversity projects; (ja) to advise and assist persons (including Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, other individuals and small businesses) for the purpose of supporting participation in the market for biodiversity certificates; (k) to collect, analyse, interpret and disseminate statistical information relating to the operation of this Act.