8Powers of Authority

8 Powers of Authority

[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]

(1)  *[Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 5 of 1989, s. 8 ]*Without limiting the generality of its powers as specified in section 9 of the Government Business Enterprises Act 1995 , the Authority may –

(a) permit the use of any part of the subject land (including the interior of any of its buildings) for –

(i) the taking of photographs, the making of films and sound recordings, and the production of radio or television programme material; or

(ii) the conduct of religious, educational, social, or cultural functions, of events connected with State occasions, or of charitable or other promotional activities;

(b) obtain, by way of purchase, hire, gift, or loan, from sources within and outside Tasmania, materials (including, in particular, relics, documents, and artefacts) relating to Port Arthur and its historical context;

(c) exhibit and make available materials of the kind referred to in paragraph (b) for display by other persons and for use by other persons in the making of films, video materials, photographs, and other educational or promotional materials;

(d) dispose of materials of the kind referred to in paragraphs (b) and (c) , by way of sale, hire, gift, loan, or exchange;

(e) consistently with the Management Plan, erect, modify, repair, remove, or demolish buildings and structures on the subject land;

(f) construct, maintain, and eliminate roads and paths on the subject land;

(g) provide and maintain water supply, sewerage, drainage, and other services on the subject land and in its vicinity;

(h) provide accommodation, food and other refreshments, and other facilities and conveniences for the use and benefit of –

(i) persons resorting to the subject land; and