8Functions of statutory authorities

8 Functions of statutory authorities

(1) It is a function of each statutory authority to plan, facilitate and participate in: (a) its abolition under this Act; and (b) the implementation of this Act. (2) Each statutory authority also has the function of providing funds to another entity in order to: (a) meet expenses or liabilities that the entity incurs in participating in processes of the kind mentioned in subsection (1); or (b) reimburse the entity for such expenses. (3) The Minister may give a written direction to a statutory authority about the performance of its functions under this section. The statutory authority must comply with the direction. (4) The Minister must cause a copy of a direction to be laid before each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the direction is given. (5) In this section:

entity means any person or body (including the Commonwealth).